Liz Claiborne (fashion designer)

American fashion designer

Anne Elisabeth Jane "Liz" Claiborne (March 31, 1929 – June 26, 2007) was a Belgian-born American fashion designer and entrepreneur.

Liz Claiborne
Born
Anne Elisabeth Jane Claiborne

(1929-03-31)March 31, 1929
DiedJune 26, 2007(2007-06-26) (aged 78)
NationalityAmerican

Early life change

Claiborne was born to American parents in Brussels, Belgium. She moved to New Orleans, Louisiana in 1939. She went on to found the clothing company, which was named Liz Claiborne, Inc. She was the first female CEO and chairperson of a Fortune 500 company.

Death change

Claiborne died in New York City from cancer of the lining of the abdomen.

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