Henry Grethel

Fashion designer

1931 –

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Who is Henry Grethel?

Henry E. Grethel is an American fashion designer, merchandiser and marketer. He was born in Syracuse, New York and is known for his elegant American sportswear collections which make use of sophisticated colors and fine fabrics. Since 1978, when his first collection debuted, Grethel has focused on the design and manufacture of handsome, well-styled, tailored apparel for both men and women. He also spent many years designing shirts for Lanvin, Pierre Cardin and Christian Dior

Grethel was an early leader in business casual wear and a creative force in clothing design that suits the needs of today's consumer. In addition to holding executive positions with such major apparel companies as C. F. Hathaway Company, Eagle Shirtmakers, and Manhattan Industries, Grethel originated and developed the John Henry brand of men's and women's wear. He then debuted his own collections for men and women with his interconnected trademarks—Henry Grethel, Equipment by Henry Grethel, Henry Grethel Platinum, and Henry Grethel Studio.

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Born
Nov 20, 1931
Syracuse
Education
  • Syracuse University

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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