Background
Racy, Janet Louise was born on January 3, 1952 in Brooklyn. Daughter of Albert John and Louise Elsie (Bressmer) R. Associate of Applied Science, Fashion Institute Technology, 1973.
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Janet Louise Racy
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Janet Louise Racy, American fashion executive, consultant. Recipient Community Service award New York University, 1978, Special Recognition award Distributive Education Clubs American, 1983; Tobé scholar Institute Retail Management, New York University, 1977; named to Fashion Institute of Technology Hall of Fame. member of New York advisory board Kent State; Member Fashion Group, Fashion Rountable, Metropolitan
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Queens College, 1977. Master of Arts, New York University, 1978. Designer Rivets, New York City, 1973-1974, Goulder Company.
New York City, 1974-1975.
Free-lance designer, consultant fashion, New York City, 1973-1982. Fashion coordinator Association Dry Goods, New York City, 1978-1982, fashion director, 1982-1986.
Marketing director Gear Incorporated., New York City, 1982. Consultant New York University, 1977-1988, lecturer fashion merchandising and design, 1977-1988, Adjunct Professor fashion merchandising, 1978-1989, director fashion merchandising Harper"s Bazaar Magazine, 1987-1989.
Guest professor of University Art and Design Helsinki.
Member of New York advisory board Kent State.
Career
Designer Rivets, New York City, 1973—1974, Goulder Company, New York City, 1974—1975. Free-lance designer, consultant fashion, 1973—1982. Fashion coordinator Associate Dry Goods, 1978—1982, fashion director, 1982—1986.
Marketing director Gear Incorporated, New York York City, 1982. Consultant New York University, 1977—1988, lecturer fashion merchandising & design, 1977—1988, adjunct professor fashion merchandising, 1978—1989. Director fashion merchandising Harper's Bazaar Magazine, 1987—1989.
Guest professor University Art & Design Helsinki. Member New York advisory board Kent State. Contributing editor Textile Fabrics & their Selection.
Achievements
Membership
Member of Fashion Institute of Technology Alumni Association (board directors), Museum Fine Arts (Boston), Metropolitan Museum Art, Fashion Rountable, Fashion Group.
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American
Awards
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Named to Hall of Fame, Fashion Institute of Technology. Recipient Community Service award, New York University, 1978, Special Recognition award, Distributive Education Clubs America, 1983. Tobe scholar, Institute Retail Management, New York University, 1977.Named to Hall of Fame, Fashion Institute of Technology. Recipient Community Service award, New York University, 1978, Special Recognition award, Distributive Education Clubs America, 1983. Tobe scholar, Institute Retail Management, New York University, 1977.