Sarah Phillips (fashion designer)

Sarah Phillips is an American fashion designer. She founded Sarah Phillips New York in 1989 and was the designer for the 1992 Inaugural Ball gown for Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Sarah Phillips
Born
New York City
CitizenshipAmerican
OccupationFashion designer
Years active1989 to present
EmployerSarah Phillips New York
Notable work
The 1993 Inaugural Ball gown for Hillary Rodham Clinton
Spouse(s)Tom Hatch
WebsiteSarah Phillips New York

Early life and career

Phillips was born in New York City and attended college at Stephens College, before transferring to the Parsons School of Design.[1][2]

Sarah Phillips Design

Phillips first began designing her own pieces in 1989.[3][4] Her first official line was produced in April 1991.[5] She also sold pieces to the boutique Barbara Jean based in Little Rock Arkansas.[5][6] At the end of 1992 she had 25 accounts purchasing her designs.[4][7] Phillips then designed the 1993 Inaugural Ball gown for Hillary Clinton.[1][5][6][8]

Piece from the Sarah Phillips New York 2013 return line

The gown was later introduced into The Museum of American History at the Smithsonian Institution collection of first lady inaugural ball gowns.[5][9] Following the ball Phillips was asked to design gowns for several other women for that year's Academy Awards red carpet and ceremony.[10] She also became a member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America.[11]

Sarah Phillips New York

Phillips was not able to complete a Fall collection following the inaugural ball publicity due a lack of financing,[1] after the investor for her line backed out one month after the inauguration.[12] At the end of 2012 Phillips announced she would be relaunching her line in 2013.[4][8]

Personal life

Phillips married the sculptor Tom Hatch in 1991.[12]

References
  1. Jill Gerston (March 12, 1993). "What Now, Design Darlings? : Unless Sarah Phillips quickly finds financial backers, she'll lose her big chance to capitalize on inaugural success". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  2. NADINE BROZAN (January 14, 1993). "Style Chronicle". New York Times. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  3. "Ten Minutes with Sarah Phillips". Town Vibe. September–October 2013. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  4. Alyson Kreuger (July 31, 2013). "Reluctantly Returning to the Stage". New York Times. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  5. Bernadine Morris (January 15, 1993). "THE NEW PRESIDENCY: Designing Woman; At the Inaugural Balls, Cinderella's the Designer". New York Times. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  6. Lisa Anderson (January 15, 1993). "Little-known Designer Sews Up Clinton Gown". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  7. ELIZABETH SPORKIN (March 22, 1993). "From Rags ... to Rags?". People Magazine. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  8. Hilary George-Parkin (November 16, 2012). "One Of Hillary Clinton's Favorite Designers Set To Relaunch Line". Styleite. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  9. Katy Steinmetz (January 18, 2013). "Hillary Clinton, 1993: Picking Purple – Belles of the Ball: An Insider's Look at Inaugural Gowns". Time Magazine. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  10. "Many Oscar attendees seek Sarah Phillips design". The Milwaukee Sentinel. February 24, 1993. Retrieved November 13, 2013.
  11. "RISQUE AND RISKY: BREATHE JUST ONCE AND YOU'LL DROP YOUR TOP". Wichita Eagle. March 19, 1995. Retrieved November 13, 2013.
  12. Rhonda B. Sewell (June 6, 1993). "Sarah Phillips". Toledo Blade. pp. 1–2. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
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