Guide Note

Sigrid Olsen is an American fashion designer and. She founded her first fashion line, Segrets Sun Prints, in 1984 with clothing inspired by her colorful hand-printed textiles.¹ Acquired by Liz Claiborne Inc. in 1999, the Sigrid Olsen fashion line, which included clothing, shoes, eyewear, handbags, and bedding was popular with women ages 40 to 60 before being discontinued by Liz Claiborne Inc. in 2008.²

Fast Facts

1. Born: July 1953¹
2. Birthplace: Waterbury, Connecticut¹
3. Graduated from Montserrat College of Art in Beverly, Massachusetts ¹
4. Decided in the 8th grade to become a textile designer ¹
5. Design label acquired by Liz Claiborne Inc. in 1999 ¹
6. Opened over 50 stores in three years ¹
7. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005²
8. Underwent a double mastectomy ²
9. Brand discontinued by Liz Claiborne in 2008 ¹
10. Opened Sigrid Olsen Art Gallery in Gloucester, Massachusetts¹

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