Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Jones, Frederick May 9, 1993
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Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Sunday, May 16, 1993 
Frederick Jones of the 500 block of W. 48th St., died May 9, 1993.

Frederick Jones has become one of the country's leading names in hat design. His
dramatic millinery styles are worn by the famous and near-famous. As a result,
Mr. Jones was honored at the Harveys Bristol Cream Tribute to the Black Designer
'83 on March 23 in Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts,
New York.

Born in Norfolk, Va., Mr. Jones first demonstrated an interest in sewing at age
12. His talent became recognized by Tess Cantin, proprietor of Norfolk's most
prestigious millinery shop. There he learned the fundamentals of designing.

He was fashion director for several large department stores in Philadelphia
including Saks Fifth Avenue, Wanamakers and Gimbels. In 1976, he left Gimbels to
give New York a try. His custom-designed hats were immediately commissioned by
Henri Bendel and Bergdorf Goodman.

Many famous designers and entertainers have commissioned Frederick Jones to
design hats to compliment their wardrobes, including Lena Horne, Diana Ross,
Roberta Flack, Grace Jones and Gladys Knight, among others. Many of his custom
hats feature silk flowers with silk, taffeta and velvet ribbons.

His designs have been featured in numerous publications including Vogue, Essence
and Omni magazines, the Detroit Free Press and the New York Times. Most
recently, his creations were featured in a new fashion book entitled Fashion, 2001.

Frederick is survived by his mother, Nellie Jones; a sister, Lois Freeman; and a
brother, Ronald Jones, all of Norfolk.

A funeral service is scheduled for noon Tuesday, May 18, at Graves Funeral
Chapel. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery . Friends may join the family at 410
Pendleton St., Apt. B. There will be a wake service from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday. 

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