Background
Claiborne, Liz was born on March 31, 1929 in Brussels. Daughter of Omer Villere and Louise Carol (Fenner) Claiborne. came to the United States, 1939.
Claiborne, Liz was born on March 31, 1929 in Brussels. Daughter of Omer Villere and Louise Carol (Fenner) Claiborne. came to the United States, 1939.
Student, Art School, Brussels, 1948-1949;
student, Academie, Nice, France, 1950;
Doctor of Fine Arts, Rhode Island School Design, 1991.
Assistant, Tina Lesser, New York City, 1951-1952;
assistant, Omar Khayam, Ben Reig, Inc., New York City, 1953;
designer, Juniorite, New York City, 1954-1960;
designer, Dan Keller, New York City, 1960-1976;
designer, Youth Guild Inc., New York City, 1976-1989;
designer, president, chairman, Liz Claiborne Inc., New York City, 1985-1989;
president, Liz Claiborne Inc., New York City, 1976-1989;
chairman, chief operating officer, Liz Claiborne Inc., New York City, until 1989;
chairman, Liz Claiborne Cosmetics, 1985-1989. Guest lecturer Fashion Institute Technology, Parsons School Design. Board directors Council of America Fashion Designers, Fire Island Lighthouse Restoration Committee.
Member Fashion Group.
Married Ben Schultz (divorced), 1 child, Alexander. Married Arthur Ortenberg, July 5, 1954.