Hattie Carnegie a self-made fashion icon
If you’re an immigrant to the United States at the turn of the 20th century and you want a name change that conveys success, what do you choose? For Henrietta Kanengeiser, it had to be Carnegie.
That was just the beginning for this formidable young woman now known as Hattie Carnegie. Through talent and hard work, she grew one small shop into a fashion design powerhouse that included jewelry to accompany her clothing. Today her work is revered among vintage jewelry and fashion enthusiasts alike.
