Fabrice Simon (January 29, 1951 – July 29, 1998)[1] was a Haitian-American abstract artist and fashion designer, best known for his handmade beaded party dresses that were popular during the 1980s.

Fabrice Simon
Born
Fabrice Simon

(1951-01-29)January 29, 1951
DiedJuly 29, 1998(1998-07-29) (aged 47)
Alma materFashion Institute of Technology
Occupation(s)Fashion designer, artist

Simon immigrated to America in 1964, and subsequently attended the Fashion Institute of Technology. He won a special Coty Award in 1981. His clientele included many celebrities, among them socialite Cornelia Guest and singer-actress Whitney Houston.[1]

Death

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On July 29, 1998, Simon died of AIDS in New York City at the age of 47.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Schiro, Anne-Marie (5 August 1998). "Fabrice Simon, 47, Designer Of Glittery Evening Clothes". The New York Times. p. 19. Retrieved 4 September 2010.
  2. ^ "Famed Fashion Designer Fabrice, 47, Succumbs in New York City". Jet. 94 (13). Johnson Publishing Company: 55. August 24, 1998. ISSN 0021-5996. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
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