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Rebecca Moses (born July 14, 1958)[1] is an American fashion designer, illustrator, author based in New York City.
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| Born | Rebecca Moses July 14, 1958 North Bergen, New Jersey, U.S. |
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| Alma mater | Fashion Institute of Technology |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Website | www |
Early life and education
editRebecca Moses was born and raised in North Bergen, New Jersey. Moses attended the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Moses moved to Italy in 1990 where she met her husband Giacomo Festa Bianchet. In 2010, Moses relocated with her two children to New York City.[2]
Career
editFashion design
editMoses developed her first collection at age 21; as one of the first American designers to enter the European market when she moved to Italy in 1992, she closed her New York-based design company and replaced Gianni Versace as designer for Donatella Girombelli's clothing label Genny Collection and Genny Platinum in 1993. Moses continued as a consultant for Genny and Genny Platinum for some years until she developed her new label in 1996.
A week after developing her new label in 1996, Moses opened up more than 100 accounts, including Joyce in Hong Kong; Bergdorf Goodman; Neiman Marcus; Barneys New York in Japan; Harvey Nichols and Browns in London; Janet Brown and Maxfield's in the United States; Pupi Solari and Marisa in Milan; Eichoff's and Theresa in Germany; and Victoire in Paris.[3]
Illustration and Art
editIn 2010, Moses began working on illustration projects for Italian Vogue and other global publications, such as Vogue Japan, Icon, and Marie Claire. Moses began shifting her fashion career to painting and illustration for fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands such as Alcantara, MAC Cosmetics, Panerai, Saks Fifth Avenue, Vera Wang, Ralph Pucci, Fratelli Rossetti, and La Furla.[4]
In 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, Moses created a social media campaign with illustrations and letters of nurses and women around the world that was showcased as an exhibit at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.[5]
In December 2021, Moses created murals for the Ralph Pucci building during Art Basel. The exhibit, titled "Bubblegum, Lipstick, and Hope," reflected themes of hope, passion, and determination.[6] Her exhibitions often celebrate individuality, diversity, and the female essence.[6]
In 2024, Moses debuted her exhibition "Bohemian Gardens" at the Ralph Pucci International Gallery. This series of paintings explores themes of individuality, fantasy, and the blending of reality with vibrant, kaleidoscopic hues. The works feature semi-clad, bejeweled figures set against lush garden backdrops, celebrating the intersection of nature and human creativity.[7]
Publications
editIn 2010, Moses published "A Life of Style," a book featuring her watercolors and wisdom on developing personal style. The book explores questions about the nature of style and how it evolves.[6]
Personal Life
editRebecca Moses resides in New York City, where she continues to create and inspire through her diverse body of work. Her career has been marked by resilience and adaptability, often drawing from personal experiences to fuel her artistic endeavors.[8]
Exhibitions
editMoses has held numerous exhibitions, including "Perfectly Imperfect," "White Shirts," and "Bohemian Gardens," which showcase her unique style and focus on diverse, multicultural representations of women.[9]
Books
edit- Rebecca Moses, A Life Of Style: Fashion, Home, Entertainment, The Monacelli Press, October 2010 (ISBN 9780688162566).
References
edit[10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] [6] [22] [8] [23] [9] [24] [25]
- ^ "Rebecca Moses - CFDA". Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ "Tracing the Cashmere Trail".
- ^ "Rebecca Moses - CFDA". Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ "Discovering New York's Architectural History". New York Spaces. March 24, 2020.
- ^ Iredale, Jessica (December 7, 2020). "Glamour Portraits for the Nurses of Mount Sinai". The New York Times.
- ^ a b c d "Designer, Author, and Artist Rebecca Moses". Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ "Rebecca Moses Debuts Bohemian Gardens Paintings". July 26, 2023. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ a b "Rebecca Moses. A Life to Note". Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ a b "Rebecca Moses Debuts Bohemian Gardens Paintings". July 26, 2023. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ Biggs, Melissa E., "Carry-On Classics," in Town & Country.
- ^ Gross, Michael, "The Subject is Moses: The Name Game," in New York, March 14, 1988.
- ^ Mansfield, Stephanie, "In the World of Fashion, a Designer's Name Can Be Her Most Important Asset," in Vogue, December 1989.
- ^ Quick, Harriet, "Rebecca Moses," in Harpers & Queen, January 1997.
- ^ "Rebecca Moses: Keeping it Simple, in Eve, July 1997.
- ^ "BG, Rebecca Moses Thinking Big," in WWD, 1998.
- ^ Ilari, Alessandra, et al., "Rebecca Moses: The Bag Solution," in WWD, February 24, 1998.
- ^ Ellis, Kristi, "Moses Show Brings $100,000 for Jeri Rice," in WWD, July 28, 1999.
- ^ Zargani, Luisa, "Gilmar and Marzotto Take Different Paths," in WWD, November 9, 2000.
- ^ "Sure Things," in WWD, March 7, 2001.
- ^ "Elegance Made Easy," in Simply the Best, April 2001.
- ^ "Rebecca Moses Official Website". Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ "Moses, Rebecca". Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ "Rebecca Moses — Ralph Pucci Culture". Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ Iredale, Jessica (December 7, 2020). "Glamour Portraits for the Nurses of Mount Sinai". The New York Times. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ "Rebecca Moses - CFDA". Retrieved August 2, 2024.