Philip Mangone (1884–1957) was an American fashion designer and tailor best known for his stylish, high-quality coats that became especially popular during the 1930s and 1940s. Based in New York, Mangone built his reputation on creating elegant outerwear for women, garments that combined practicality with refined design. His coats were praised for their clean lines, careful tailoring, and luxurious fabrics, making them both fashionable and durable in an era when clothing was expected to last.
Mangone’s name became well recognized in American department stores, and his label was often associated with modern, sophisticated women’s fashion. His designs were frequently featured in advertisements and fashion magazines, reflecting his role in shaping mid-20th-century American style.
Mangone was also a passenger on the Hindenburg zeppelin when it crashed in 1937. He survived with severe burns and spent a year in recovery in hospitals. The first thing he did when released was to take a flight to Chicago, to prove to himself that he was still not afraid to fly. These photos showcase not only his refined tailoring and stylish designs, but also the sense of sophistication and practicality that defined Mangone’s contribution to mid-20th-century fashion.
Marilyn Ambrose in black or gray Juilliard wool greatcape hooded with nutria by Philip Mangone at Bonwit Teller, photo by Richard Avedon, Harper’s Bazaar, October 1945
Marilyn Ambrose in swashbuckling wool gabardine suit slashed with black rayon velvet by Philip Mangone at Seidenbach’s, Harper’s Bazaar, September 1945
Maureen Zollman in 3/4 gabardine coat by Philip Mangone, fez by Lilly Daché, pumps by Andrew Geller at Frost Bros. San Antonio, Vogue, February 1, 1945
Model in powder blue-and-black houndstooth cape and suit by Philip Mangone, Vogue, March 1, 1945
Betty Bridgers in black-and-white checked wool coat with buttons and belt in bright red leather by Philip Mangone, white hat by John Frederics, photo by Genevieve Naylor, Harper’s Bazaar, March 1946
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