Ruth Finley
Ruth Finley (January 14) is the founder of The Fashion Calendar and a central figure in the American Fashion Industry.
Career
Responding to a lack of coordination in the growing American fashion industry, Ruth started the subscription-based Fashion Calendar in 1945. In erstwhile print form, the calendar was published every other week, and listed locations and time for all fashion shows and related events in New York City. Occasionally international events with relevance to the New York fashion scene would be included as well.
In the past, the extent of listings and content changed over time, and would at various time list other events of cultural significance. Ms. Finley's personal approach to conducting her business has earned her the reputation and respect as the master planner of New York Fashion Week and is considered a key figure for designers looking to break into the New York fashion scene.
Today, the Fashion Calendar exists online, and is considered the main source for tracking runways shows during New York Fashion Week. On October 1, 2014 the Calendar was acquired by the CFDA.
Currently Ms. Finley is a very active board member of Citymeals on Wheels.
Honors
2014: The CFDA Board of Directors Tribute Award [1]
2014: The National Arts Club Medal of Honor.[2]
Quotes about Ruth Finley
Carolina Herrera: "Ruth has been a constant for all of us designers. She’s the magic behind the scenes of fashion week."[2]
Donna Karan: “God bless anyone who can keep this industry together”[1]
References
External links
- [www.fashioncalendar.net/ The Fashion Calendar]
- The CFDA Acquires Ruth Finley’s Fashion Calendar
- Citymeals on Wheels