The First New York Fashion Week

Fishko Files | Feb 11, 2016

Fashion Week (which kicks off its 73rd year in 2016) was the brainchild of a smart woman with a feel for clothes — and for publicity.  Sara Fishko tells the remarkable story of how a commercial institution was born during the world's darkest hour... (Produced in 2010).

 

WNYC Production Credits...

Executive Producer: Sara Fishko
Mix Engineer: Wayne Shulmister
Managing Editor, WNYC News: Karen Frillmann

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