HARVEY BERIN

Berin opened his business in 1921, and by the 1940s his was an important name in lady's clothing. His designer was Karen Stark, who was the sister of Berin's wife, Augusta. Stark adapted the latest styles from Paris each season. And even though Stark did the designing, Berin approved or rejected each design. They were best known for their feminine dresses and ensembles. Berin was a favorite of several First Ladies, including Pat Nixon and Ladybird Johnson. Harvey Berin closed in 1970.

I like dramatic clothes for evening and uncluttered clothes for daytime. I like to use beautiful fabrics and unusual trimmings.  I design for everyone - short women, tall women - but always very feminine women.  Karen Stark, 1966