Betsey Johnson at 3M Launch
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Name: Betsey Johnson
Birthdate: August 10, 1942
Hometown: Wethersfeld, CT
Education: Pratt Institute, Syracuse University.
3 Interesting Facts:
- Former Wife of Velvet Underground's John Cale.
- Breast Cancer Survivor.
- Formerly part of Andy Warhol's Underground scene.
Celebrity Clients: Courtney Love, Paris Hilton, Heather Graham, Salma Hayek, Helena Bonham-Carter, Sarah McLachlan, Minnie Driver and many, many more.
Key Looks: Betsey's designs are very whimsical and ultra-feminine. At any given Betsey Johnson show or boutique, expect to see: Lolita styles, girlish party-dresses, pink fluff & frills, leopard prints, whimsical florals, vintage inspired, polka dots.
Known For: Her energy! Betsey does a signature cartwheel at the end of every fashion show.
How She Got Started: Betsey Johnson got her start in Fashion when she won the 'Mademoiselle Magazine Guest Editor Contest' in 1964. A year later she landed a job as Lead Designer for a hip clothing line called 'Paraphernalia'.
Major Accomplishments: In 1999 the CFDA created the 'Timeless Talent Award' in her honor and in 2002 she was inducted into the 'Fashion Walk of Fame'.
