Anne Klein Names Charles Nolan as Design Director.Business Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2001 Anne Klein Anne Klein (August 3, 1923 - March 19, 1974) was an American fashion designer whose label was continued by designer Donna Karan after Anne Klein's death. Anne Klein was born as Hannah Golofski in New York City on August 3, 1923. , a division of Kasper A.S.L., Ltd. (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). : KASP KASP Kansas Association of School Psychologists ), announced today that Charles Nolan has joined the Company as Senior Vice President, Design, for the Anne Klein brands. Mr. Nolan, who for the past ten years designed for Ellen Tracy, replaces Ken Kaufman and Isaac Franco, who had been with Anne Klein since 1997. The company cited differing points of view as the reason for the separation. Nolan reports directly to Arthur Levine, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Kasper A.S.L., Ltd., who said, "I have great admiration for Charles' talent as a designer. He is in touch with the real needs of women today, in all the parameters of fashion: styling, fabrication fabrication (fab´rikā´sh  n),n the construction or making of a restoration. , cut and fit. With Charles on board we are well equipped to meet our goals for Anne Klein and Anne Klein2." Wendy Chivian, president of Anne Klein, said, "In making this very important decision, we listened to the needs of our market and sought the insight of both our customers and our retailers. Charles stays current with the bridge customer and also has a sensibility that works for Anne Klein in terms of the legacy and equity of this brand." Prior to Ellen Tracy, Charles Nolan designed the women's sportswear lines at Blassport, Tahari, Christian Dior Noun 1. Christian Dior - French couturier whose first collection in 1947 created a style that became known as the New Look (1905-1957) Dior and Bill Haire. "Anne Klein is a great American name," said Mr. Nolan. "It's an icon. I can think of nothing more rewarding or exciting than the challenge of continuing the Anne Klein legacy." Kasper A.S.L., Ltd. is a leading marketer and manufacturer of women's suits and sportswear, as well as career dresses. The Company's product lines are sold in over 2,000 retail locations throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Canada, and the Company's retail outlet stores. The Company currently distributes its products under the KASPER A.S.L.(R), ANNE KLEIN(R), ANNE KLEIN2(TM), A LINE ANNE KLEIN(TM), LeSUIT(R), and ALBERT NIPON(R) labels. The Company also licenses its ANNE KLEIN(R), ANNE KLEIN2(TM), KASPER(R) and ALBERT NIPON(R) labels for various men's and women's products. |
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