Background
Karr, Norman was born on July 30, 1927 in New York City. Son of Arnold and Hilda (Horowitz) Karr.
executive public relations communications consultant
Karr, Norman was born on July 30, 1927 in New York City. Son of Arnold and Hilda (Horowitz) Karr.
Bachelor, City College of New York, 1950.
Textile reporter, editor, Journal of Commerce, 1950-1955; editor, Driver's Digest, 1955-1956; public relations director, assistant to president, American Institute Men's and Boy's Wear (renamed Men's Fashion Association of America, then The Fashion Association American), New York City, 1956-1966; executive director, American Institute Men's and Boy's Wear (renamed Men's Fashion Association of America, then The Fashion Association American), New York City, 1966-1995; executive director, International Association Clothing Designers and Executives, 1986-1998; executive director, Jeanswear Comm., since 1991.
Board directors menswear division United Jewish Appeal/Federation, National Conference of Christians and Jews. Advisory board Museum Lifestyle and Fasion History, Delray Beach, Florida. Appointed national office vols.
March of Dimes, 1997. With United States Army, 1945-1946.
Married Selma Butter, June 17, 1951. Children: Arnold J., Joanne Karr Skop.