My cousin Betsy died at age 96. She was labeled as one of the five top designers in the
children's wear field. She was a star in the industry . Her designs were always shown in
the NY Times and Women's Wear Daily. She was fun and youthful, and described as a cross
between Raquel Welch, and Rita Gam, who reminds you of bouzouki music and Melina
Mecouri.
It was her fun and youthfulness that made her designs appealling. Co-partner in
Shutterbug and latter founded Doodlebug,Jitterbug and Doodlebug.
She said "I like clean lines, unexpected fabrics, and vibrant colors, with a sense of humor.
Graduated from the progressive Bard College, she also designed dolls for the Franklin Mint.
She will be missed.
