David Meister (born February 23, 1962) is an American
fashion design
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er known for his women’s wear. As a young child in Cincinnati, David was heavily influenced by style-conscious TV shows such as ''
Sonny & Cher'', which fueled his aspiration of becoming a fashion designer.
Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, Meister graduated from
La Salle High School (Cincinnati, Ohio) in 1980. He then earned a degree in fashion design from The
University of Cincinnati
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College of Design, Art, Architecture and Planning in 1985. After graduation, he moved to
New York City
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and secured a position at Danskin.
In November 1998, Meister joined forces with a Californian division of
Kellwood Company, to create a signature evening collection.
Five months later, he premiered his first fall line, a compilation of modern and elegant eveningwear.
In August 2009, Meister launched his Signature collection exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman.
He launched his exclusive Bridal Collection with
Designer Bride in 2010 consisting of twelve styles available at bridal boutiques nationwide.
His dresses, evening wear and
couture
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Belgium
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red carpet designs have been worn by socialites and celebrities.
[ Diane Lane chose Meister for the 2009 ]Screen Actors Guild
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(SAG) Awards. Meister is a member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America. His label can be found at venues such as Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale's
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and Saks Fifth Avenue
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.
References
External links
Official website
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1962 births
American fashion businesspeople
American fashion designers
Living people
University of Cincinnati alumni