Teal Traina (1917–2002) was an influential American fashion manufacturer and Seventh Avenue executive known for his sophisticated ready-to-wear and eveningwear collections from the late 1950s through the 1970s.
After working with the prestigious Traina-Norell label, Traina launched his own company, Traina Inc., in 1959. He was particularly admired for his talent in discovering and mentoring young designers, most notably Geoffrey Beene, who designed for the house before establishing his own label.
With elegant, well-crafted designs that appeared frequently in major fashion magazines, the Teal Traina label became a respected name in mid-century American fashion. These sophisticated designs showcase the refined style and craftsmanship of Teal Traina, a respected name in mid-century American ready-to-wear and evening fashion.
Model in elongated evening dress plaided in black and white paillettes from throat to hem with black satin shoestring tie looping the waist by Teal Traina, photo by Lillian Bassman, Harper’s Bazaar, November 1960
Model in black cocktail dress, worked like a halter on top and cut to a deep V in back in blend of Orlon and silk by Teal Traina, photo by Saul Leiter, Harper’s Bazaar, October 1960
Model in dinner dress of jersey covered in shimmering flowers gilded with silvery Lurex threads and trimmed in sable by Teal Traina, photo by Saul Leiter, Harper’s Bazaar, November 1961
Nena von Schlebrugge in dazzling white cotton crêpe dress by Teal Traina, white organdie hat by Halston made to order at Bergdorf Goodman, photo by Horst P. Horst, Vogue, July 1, 1962
Suzy Parker in sea-shell white bias-cut silk tubular shift by Teal Traina, hat by Lilly Daché, earrings by DeMaria, photo by Richard Avedon, Harper’s Bazaar, June 1962
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