Mary Alice Orito

Background

Orito, Mary Alice was born on July 10, 1941 in Kansas City, Kansas, United States. Daughter of John and Alice McNamara.

Education

Student Emporia State Teachers College, School Visual Arts, Parsons School Design, New School Social Research.

Career

. Designer, Aileen Girl, 1964, Petite Leigue, 1965-1967, Jack Winter, 1968-1971, Hang Ups Sportswear, 1971-1974. Executive design director Clyde Sportswear, 1975-1978. Designer/consultant Bagatelle International Limited., New York City, 1978-1981.

Costume designer Search for Tomorrow, Columbia Broadcasting System-television, New York City, 1981-1984.

Design consultant, since 1984. Costume designer for theater, television and music videos.

Merit scholar, 1961-1964.

Achievements

• Mary Alice Orito has been listed as a noteworthy fashion designer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of National Academy television Arts and Sciences, United Scenic Artists.

Connections

Married Hiroshi Orito Orito, August 1963 (divorced 1972).

Father:

John McNamara

Mother:

Alice McNamara

Spouse:

Hiroshi Orito Orito