After graduating from Parson's
School of Design, GENE MEYER worked for Donna Karan at Anne Klein Studio
designing accessories. He then became Geoffery Beene's design assistant, working
closely with Mr. Beene for over ten years. While at Beene, he designed women's
ready to wear as well as women's shoes. Gene started his own women's made to
order clothing business in 1989, and then branched out into women's accessories.
He added men's neckwear to the mix in 1991. His neckwear earned him his first
CFDA award (American Fashion Award) in 1994. By 1994, Gene was designing a complete
menswear collection under his own label. In 1996 Gene received his second CFDA
award for his menswear collection. Currently, Gene is developing his home licensing
area which will include textiles, table settings, bed, bath, and beyond. Gene
is also working with ACME Studios on a line of pens, watches and card cases.
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