Over 70 years, Ruth Finley's Fashion Calendar organized every major fashion show and event in New York City, including New York Fashion Week.
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Over 70 years, Ruth Finley's Fashion Calendar organized every major fashion show and event in New York City, including New York Fashion Week.
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Synopsis
Ruth Finley spent decades at the helm of the Fashion Calendar, a publication that organized New York's fashion events since the 1940s. Filmed over five years, Calendar Girl captures her final days before the calendar's sale to the CFDA in 2014. The documentary features interviews with industry figures such as Carolina Herrera and Bill Cunningham, reflecting on Finley's influence in the fashion world. It offers a detailed look at her life, work, and the legacy she left behind.
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Why Watch
- Meet Ruth Finley, the pioneer of New York Fashion Week.
- See the last days of the Fashion Calendar office in 2014.
- Follow interviews with fashion icons like Carolina Herrera.
Did You Know
- Ruth Finley founded the Fashion Calendar in the early 1940s.
- The Fashion Calendar was subscription-only and featured iconic pink pages.
- The film was made over five years, filming exclusively in New York.
- Ruth Finley passed away in 2018 at the age of 98.
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Who is the founder of the Fashion Calendar?
Ruth Finley is the founder and editor of the Fashion Calendar.
When did Calendar Girl premiere?
Calendar Girl premiered at the 2020 DOC NYC via virtual screenings.
How long did the production of Calendar Girl take?
The production of Calendar Girl took five years.
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