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WILSON FOLMAR
Wilson Folmar was the head designer of the custom department at exclusive department store Jay – Thorpe from 1936 – 1956. He also designed for Ben Gam and Maurice Rentner in the 50s, and in 1957, became the designer for Edward Abbott. In 1964, he formed his own company, Wilson Folmar, Inc., which produced a line of medium to high priced cocktail and evening clothes. The company went out of business in 1972.
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from a 1950s dress
Courtesy of thevintagepeddler

from a 1960s cocktail dress
Courtesy of linenladee
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