Marie Whitney
Marie Whitney was an American fashion designer who was born in 1885 in New York City, and died in 1957. She is best known for designing clothing for stage productions, including Broadway musicals, during the early 20th century. Whitney began her career as a fashion illustrator, and worked for various magazines and department stores. In 1914, she designed costumes for the musical comedy "Watch Your Step," which was a huge success. This led to other design work for Broadway productions, including "Oh, Boy!", "Lady, Be Good!", and "Anything Goes." Whitney's designs were known for their meticulous attention to detail, and she was well-regarded for her ability to create costumes that reflected the characters and themes of the productions they were designed for. She worked closely with the performers and directors of the shows she designed for, and was known for being very collaborative and open to feedback. After retiring from designing for the stage in the 1940s, Whitney opened a boutique in New York City, where she sold high-end clothing, accessories, and jewelry. She continued to work in the fashion industry until her death in 1957, at the age of 72.
