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Albert Nipon was born to a Jewish family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science, where he studied fashion design. After graduating, he worked as a designer for a number of companies before launching his own label in 1954. Nipon's designs were known for their classic, timeless style and his use of luxurious fabrics. He was one of the first American designers to use European fabrics in his designs. He was also one of the first to use the "little black dress" as a staple in his collections. Nipon was a member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America and was inducted into the Fashion Walk of Fame in 2003. He was also the recipient of the Coty American Fashion Critics Award in 1965. Nipon retired in 2002 and passed away in 2020 at the age of 95. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and four grandchildren.

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Occupation Fashion designer
Age 95 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 11 September 1927
Birthday 11 September
Birthplace West Philadelphia section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Date of death November 20, 2022
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Nationality United States

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Children Larry, Andy, Leon, Barbara

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Timeline

1988

The company declared bankruptcy in 1988. It was sold in 1988 to the Leslie Fay Company, which allowed the Nipons to continue running the design business. Albert Nipon designs and fragrances continue to be available in dress shops and fashion boutiques around the world.

1984

The line's popularity caught the fashion world by surprise and quickly made Nipon's "Albert Nipon" brand of clothing famous. Sales of Albert Nipon dresses reached US$60 million in 1984, and Nipon counted among his celebrity clients Rosalynn Carter, Mary Tyler Moore, Nancy Reagan, and Barbara Walters.

Nipon's fall was as rapid as his rise; in 1984, he was indicted for tax evasion and bribery in an investigation of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Internal Revenue Service office and served time in a federal penitentiary. He was housed at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, a minimum security facility.

1973

"Pearl is a chic woman," he told The News and Courier in a 1973 interview. "She has a feel for what young career women would like their clothes to be. Smart, fluid, comfortable, in wonderful fit and the nice detailing that looks like the dress was made to order in Europe."

1972

The Nipons turned their maternity clothes company into an internationally known producer of ultra-feminine women's clothing in 1972. The birth rate was declining, and they decided to focus on creating chic dress. They sold Ma Mere to Dekon Corporation.

1954

The Nipons started their foray into fashion in 1954 as designers of maternity clothes. Albert ran the business, while Pearl designed the clothing. They opened a small dress shop, which grew into a chain of stores called Ma Mere.

1927

Albert Nipon (September 11, 1927 – November 20, 2022) was an American fashion designer and ladies clothing manufacturer.

Nipon was born and raised in West Philadelphia, a section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 11, 1927. Nipon graduated from West Philadelphia High School.