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About Betsey Johnson
She is an American fashion designer who is mostly acknowledged for her whimsical and feminine designs. Betsey Johnson kicked off her fashion career immediately after winning the Mademoiselle Guest Editor Contest. She was made the in-house designer for Manhattan boutique Paraphernalia within one year into her career. She launched a boutique, which she named Betsey Bunky Nini, in 1969. Johnson officially began her personal fashion line in 1978.
Family Life
She is the daughter of John and Lena Johnson. Her siblings are Sally and Robert Johnson. She was in a brief marriage with Welsh musician, John Cale between 1968 and 1971.
She got married to Jeffrey Oliviere in 1981 – however, they got separated in 1984. Her marriage to Brian Reynolds happened in the year 1997. Her daughter is an American stylist named, Lulu Johnson.
Achievements
She earned a "Coty Fashion Critics' Award (a 'Winnie')" in 1971 and received the "Medal of Honor for Lifetime Achievement in Fashion" from National Arts Club in 2009.
The Accessories Council awarded her a "Lifetime Achievement Award" in 2005 and she received the "Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award" in 2015.
Johnson was installed into the "Fashion Walk of Fame" in 2002.
Trivia
She is a good dancer.
She created her first garment when she was 4 years of age.
Former American First Lady, Jackie Kennedy wore her clothes.
She is a graduate of Syracuse University.
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I hate to say it, but the truth is that the upscale line is where I get respect as a designer. The higher the price range, the higher the respect level from the industry, even though it's much easier to make a great $500 dress than a great $100 dress.Betsey Johnson
I used to design for my body, which was flat-chested with big hips. That's why my clothes were tight on top with full skirts.Betsey Johnson
Real success is being totally indulgent about your own trip. You put your blinders on about the garbage and go full speed ahead.Betsey Johnson
With over 3 million women battling breast cancer today, everywhere you turn there is a mother, daughter, sister, or friend who has been affected by breast cancer.Betsey Johnson
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Betsey Johnson's Popularity
Betsey Johnson is a famous American fashion designer, who was born on August 10, 1942. As a person born on this date, Betsey Johnson is listed in our database as the 56th most popular celebrity for the day (August 10) and the 113th most popular for the year (1942).
People born on August 10 fall under the Zodiac sign of Leo, the Lion. Betsey Johnson is the 1915th most popular Leo.
Aside from information specific to Betsey Johnson's birthday, Betsey Johnson is the 11146th most famous American.
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