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Edna Woolman Chase
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Edna Woolman Chase, editor-in-chief of Vogue in 1931
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Edna Woolman Allaway
March 14, 1877 Asbury Park, New Jersey
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| Died | March 20, 1957 (aged 80) Sarasota, Florida
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| Title | Editor-in-chief of Vogue |
| Term | 1914–52 |
| Predecessor | Marie Harrison |
| Successor | Jessica Daves |
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Edna Woolman Chase (born Allaway; March 14, 1877 – March 21, 1957) was an important American editor. She led Vogue magazine for many years. She was the editor-in-chief from 1914 to 1952.
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Edna Chase's Early Life
Edna Woolman Chase was born on March 14, 1877. Her birthplace was Asbury Park, New Jersey. Her parents were Franklyn Allaway and Laura Woolman.
After her parents separated, Edna lived with her Quaker grandparents. When she was a teenager, she moved to New York. There she lived with her mother.
In 1902, she married Francis Dane Chase. He worked as a salesman. They had a daughter named Ilka Chase. Later, Edna and Francis divorced. In 1921, she married Richard Newton, who was an engineer.
Her Career at Vogue Magazine
Edna Chase started her career at Vogue magazine in the mail room. She worked hard and moved up. She worked in the art and make-up departments.
In 1909, Condé Montrose Nast took over Vogue. He asked Edna to keep writing for the magazine. In 1911, he made her the managing editor. This meant she was in charge of how the magazine was put together.
Becoming Editor-in-Chief
In 1914, Nast made Edna Chase the editor-in-chief. This was a very important job. She held this position for a long time, until 1952.
How She Changed Fashion
Edna Chase made big changes in the fashion world. In 1914, World War I made it hard to get clothes from Paris. Most of the fashion in Vogue came from Paris.
So, Edna decided to do something new. She asked dressmakers in New York to create clothes. She then put on the very first fashion show. This show helped American designers. It also encouraged them to make clothes that were more affordable.
Another big step she took was creating the Fashion Group International. In 1928, she brought together 17 important women in fashion. This group helped promote American fashion. It also showed the important role women had in the industry. The Fashion Group International is still active today.
Retirement and Later Life
Edna Chase retired as editor-in-chief of Vogue in 1952. After retiring, she became the chairman of the editorial board.
In 1954, she wrote a book about her life. It was called Always in Vogue. She wrote it with her daughter, Ilka.
Death
Edna Chase passed away on March 21, 1957. She was 80 years old. She died from a heart attack while on vacation in Sarasota, Florida.
Awards and Honors
- Legion of Honour (a high award from France)
- Named Key Woman of the Year by the Federation of Jewish Philanthropists
See also
In Spanish: Edna Woolman Chase para niños
