Rosemary Brantley
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Rosemary Brantley is a fashion designer. She began her career as a runway model in Dallas. She then attended Parsons School of Design in New York. When she graduated in 1973, she was named "Designer of the Year." She worked for companies in London and New York as a designer, illustrator, and merchandiser. In the late 1970s, she was named head designer of the Jaeger American Line, London.
In 1980, Brantley moved to Los Angeles
and co-founded her own sportswear
company. She was also appointed founding Chair of the Fashion Department at Otis College of Art and Design
. Under her leadership, the department grew to become one of largest and most influential fashion programs in the country, providing design talent to some of the country’s largest apparel companies. Todd Oldham has said "I have led critiques at many fashion design schools and by far Otis is the leader. In 2005, Brantley was recognized for her significant contributions to the fashion industry by the LA Fashion Awards with their "Inspiration Award."
In 1980, Brantley moved to Los Angeles
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and co-founded her own sportswear
Sportswear
Sportswear or activewear is clothing, including footwear, worn for sport or physical exercise. Sport-specific clothing is worn for most sports and physical exercise, for practical, comfort or safety reasons....
company. She was also appointed founding Chair of the Fashion Department at Otis College of Art and Design
Otis College of Art and Design
Otis College of Art and Design is an art and design college in Los Angeles, California.The school's programs, accredited by WASC and National Association of Schools of Art and Design, include four-year BFA degrees in illustration, fine arts, graphic design, architecture, landscape design, interior...
. Under her leadership, the department grew to become one of largest and most influential fashion programs in the country, providing design talent to some of the country’s largest apparel companies. Todd Oldham has said "I have led critiques at many fashion design schools and by far Otis is the leader. In 2005, Brantley was recognized for her significant contributions to the fashion industry by the LA Fashion Awards with their "Inspiration Award."