And now a page from our “Sunday Morning” Almanac: November 5, 1893, 124 years ago today — Day One for the man called “The Father of Streamlining.”
This casserole dish was originally conceived in 1958 by Raymond Loewy, the designer who gave Coke bottles their signature figure, and made Studebaker Avanti an automotive design classic, is released again in a limited edition series, with only 1000 pieces.
Loewy Gallery opens in Roanoke, Virginia
to enthusiastic crowds. Raymond Loewy Gallery
The Raymond Loewy Foundation annually recognizes a gifted designer.
Past recipients include Karl Lagerfeld, Donna Karan and Michael Ballhaus.www.RaymondLoewyFoundation.com
Men’s Vogue features the “Loewy Style” in their fall 2007 issue. Raymond and Viola Loewy are featured, along with Loewy’s Avanti and his high-fashion briefcase.
Vanity Fair promotes Loewy’s Long Island Exhibition April, 2006.
Raymond and Viola Loewy featured.
Avanti Magazine regularly features Loewy designs and events.
Function is out. Form is in.
Raymond Loewy is recognized as the father of Industrial Design.
Designers and artists are returning to Loewy for guidance and inspiration.