Ezra Fitch Ezra Fitch Ezra Hasbrouck Fitch (September 27, 1865 – June 16, 1930) was the co-founder of the modern lifestyle brand Abercrombie & Fitch and is attributed with the introduction of Mahjong to the United States. A wealthy New York City manager, Fitch began as one of the company's first customers, until finally joining into the company with David Abercrombie. Fitch is attributed with much of the company's successful growth in its early years and a collection of now-defunct upscale apparel and fragrances were introduced in his name. Ezra Hasbrouck Fitch was born September 27, 1865 in Coxsackie, Greene County, New
David Emanuel (fashion designer) same company, which established him as a television presenter and executive producer. He has appeared regularly as a fashion consultant on magazine programmes including the BBC show "Summer Scene", "Swank"—co-presented with actress Margi Clarke—"Designed by Emanuel" and, more recently, Fashion TV's "Shop The World" which has run since 2003 and been syndicated across the United States and 39 other countries. Emanuel has hosted several other television style shows; "The David Emanuel Fashion Show"; "The Make-Over Show"; and "The David Emanuel Ultimate Make-Over-Show". Cookery programmes marked a departure from fashion for Emanuel. He hosted the "Out to Lunch" series, where he