Murray Arbeid

(Born l935) Aged 15 took a basic pattern-cutting course; then worked as an assistant cutter for a couture company. In 1952 went to work for Michael Sherard. Opened own business in December 1954. Progressed from making clothes solely for private clients to selling wholesale. Cocktail and evening dresses were a speciality. Closed 1992.

Source: The Cutting Edge - 50 years of British Fashion. The Overlook Press.

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