Victor Edelstein

(Born 1946) Born into the rag trade of Russian parentage. During the early years of his career worked for Alexon Clifton, Slimline, Nettie Vogue, and Biba. In 1970 he opened his own business which went bankrupt. Spent three years at Christian Dior, London. In 1977 he established his own label and from 1982 produced solely haute couture. Was especially celebrated for his luxurious elegant restrained and flattering eveningwear and wedding dresses. 1n 1993 he closed, stating that there was no longer a market for luxurious couture clothing.

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

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