Background
Newman, Edwin David was born on September 18, 1933 in Brooklyn. Son of Emanuel and Rose Kate (Kopp) Newman.
Newman, Edwin David was born on September 18, 1933 in Brooklyn. Son of Emanuel and Rose Kate (Kopp) Newman.
Associate of Applied Science, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, 1953.
Fabric stylist, Lowensteins & Sons, New York City, 1953-1966; vice-president, director design, Wm. Anderson Fabrics, New York City, 1966-1970; vice president, creative director, Dan River Inc., New York City, 1970-1985; president, Design Library., New York City, 1985-1986; vice president, editor in chief, American Fabrics and Fashion Magazine, New York City, 1986-1987; professor, Fashion Institute Technology, New York City, 1987-1990; director alumni affairs, design director, Fashion Institute Technology, New York City, 1990-1993; vice president, creative director, Whisper Soft Mills, Inc., New York City, since 1993.
Member American Association of University Professors, American Society Of Interior Designers (affiliate), International Furnishing and Design Association (member special events, education and membership committees), Fashion Inner Cirlce (member special events committee), Fashion Institute of Technology Alumni Association (past president, board directors, Ritter award 1980), New York Arbitration Board.
1 child, Valerie.