Charlotte Mankey Calasibetta

Charlotte Mankey Calasibetta of Baruch College in New York City developed the first two editions of the dictionary from her course that taught students a vocabulary of fashion terms that would not become outdated. Phyllis Tortora has revised and updated the text. Dr. Tortora is Professor Emerita at Queens College, teaching historic costume and furnishings, and textiles.

Charlotte Mankey Calasibetta of Baruch College in New York City developed the first two editions of the dictionary from her course that taught students a vocabulary of fashion terms that would not become outdated. Phyllis Tortora has revised and updated the text. Dr. Tortora is Professor Emerita at Queens College, teaching historic costume and furnishings, and textiles. See less