Ernestine Carter
British journalist (1906–1983) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ernestine Marie Carter OBE (née Fantl; 10 October 1906 – 1 August 1983) was an American-born British museum curator, journalist, and fashion writer. She became hugely influential in her roles as women's editor, and later associate editor of The Sunday Times.
Ernestine Carter | |
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Born | Ernestine Marie Fantl 10 October 1906 |
Died | 1 August 1983 (aged 76) Chelsea, London, UK |
Education | Wellesley College |
Occupation(s) | Museum curator, journalist, fashion editor |
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Spouse | John Waynflete Carter |
Her obituary described her as not only influencing British taste, but also putting her authority behind emerging fashion talent, becoming: "not only the acknowledged leader among women's fashion writers but also created a reputation for British fashion at a time when this country was considered a desert".[1] In particular, she was instrumental in adding her authority to bolster the growing reputation of designers such as Mary Quant, Jean Muir, Gina Fratini and John Bates.[1]