Background
Borland, Virginia Ann was born on March 8, 1929 in New York City. Daughter of Charles Peter and Margaret Elise (Swane) S.
fiber company executive Fashion specialist
Borland, Virginia Ann was born on March 8, 1929 in New York City. Daughter of Charles Peter and Margaret Elise (Swane) S.
Bachelor, Wells College, 1951.
Publicist J. Walter Thompson Advertising Agency, 1952-1955, Grey Advertising, 1956—1959. Fashion director Cunningham & Walsh, New York City, 1960, Avtex Fibers, Incorporated, New York York City, 1961—1985. Consultant journalist, since 1986.
Consultant fashion editor Fashion Galleria magazine, KTA, Multi Media Interface, Badische Anilin- & Soda-Fabrik Fibers. New York correspondent Textile World. Contributing editor Style magazine, Canada.
Volunteer pediatric ward Memorial Hospital, 1953-1984. Member Fashion Group (governor 1975-1977, foundation director 1983-1984), Inner Circle, Color Association United States of America (chairman women's apparel color selection committee), Round Table Fashion Executives, Fashion News Workshop, New York Junior League.
Married J. Nelson Borland, November 13, 1969 (separated 1987).