Edith Flagg
1919–2014 (age 95)
fashion designer and philanthropist
Biography
Edith Flagg emigrated to the United States after surviving the turmoil of World War II and became a pioneering fashion designer, one of the first to popularize polyester, bringing modern, accessible style to women of every walk of life.
She also dedicated herself to philanthropy and civic engagement, supporting arts, education, and Jewish causes and becoming a beloved figure at Hillside Memorial Park for her generous spirit.