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damon strong · 06-26-2018, 05:53 PM

The closing credits in the color episodes names "Madame Swee Lo" as providing the clothing for Natalie Schafer. Does anyone know who she was, or was it the name of a store?

I've searched online and can't find any information.

damon strong · 06-26-2018, 05:56 PM

Never mind. I found this: http://gilligan.wikia.com/wiki/Madame_Swee_Lo%27s

damon strong · 06-26-2018, 05:58 PM

I found this:

Some of the most beautiful butterfly sequin tops were produced by Swee Lo International. Malaysian-born New York City fashion designer and couturier Madame Swee Lo first made a name for herself in the 1960s designing hoity-toity looks for Mrs. Howell on “Gilligan’s Island.” In her boutiques in New York City and Palm Beach, Florida, she specialized in delicate fabrics from India and China, “exotic” accessories, and of course, sequined evening gowns. In 1981, she officially incorporated her clothing company, selling her designs in upscale boutiques and high-end department stores like Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, and Bonwit Teller. Her butterfly tops often employed stunning color gradients in the sequin patterns and could run you $180, big money in 1980s dollars.

Alex Cooper · 10-01-2018, 10:05 PM

Mrs. Howell had some great outfits! It was interesting to learn they came from, at the time, an up and coming designer! Thanks for the info!

ph1l · 10-07-2018, 04:42 AM

I don't recall the credit. Which episode is it from?

06-26-2018, 05:53 PM	#1
damon strong Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 17, 2010 Location: Toronto ontario Posts: 143	Madame Swee Lo The closing credits in the color episodes names "Madame Swee Lo" as providing the clothing for Natalie Schafer. Does anyone know who she was, or was it the name of a store? I've searched online and can't find any information.

10-01-2018, 10:05 PM	#4
Alex Cooper Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 16, 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,705	Mrs. Howell had some great outfits! It was interesting to learn they came from, at the time, an up and coming designer! Thanks for the info!
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10-07-2018, 04:42 AM	#5
ph1l Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 19, 2004 Posts: 1,362	I don't recall the credit. Which episode is it from?
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06-26-2018, 05:56 PM	#2
damon strong Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 17, 2010 Location: Toronto ontario Posts: 143	Never mind. I found this: http://gilligan.wikia.com/wiki/Madame_Swee_Lo%27s

06-26-2018, 05:58 PM	#3
damon strong Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 17, 2010 Location: Toronto ontario Posts: 143	I found this: Some of the most beautiful butterfly sequin tops were produced by Swee Lo International. Malaysian-born New York City fashion designer and couturier Madame Swee Lo first made a name for herself in the 1960s designing hoity-toity looks for Mrs. Howell on “Gilligan’s Island.” In her boutiques in New York City and Palm Beach, Florida, she specialized in delicate fabrics from India and China, “exotic” accessories, and of course, sequined evening gowns. In 1981, she officially incorporated her clothing company, selling her designs in upscale boutiques and high-end department stores like Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, and Bonwit Teller. Her butterfly tops often employed stunning color gradients in the sequin patterns and could run you $180, big money in 1980s dollars.