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Herbert Gallen
American businessman (1915–2007)
Herbert Gallen (September 15, 1915 — September 22, 2007)[3] was an American businessperson.
He was chairman and owner of Ellen Tracy, Inc., a manufacturer of women's business clothing, for over 50 years until 2003 when the company was sold to Liz Claiborne, Inc. for $180 million.[4]
Gallen's Career
Gallen grew up in Paterson, New Jersey, the son of a fabric manufacturer and grandson of a silk mill owner.
After graduating from high school, he went to work for an uncle who owned several auto supply stores.[5] Gallen ran his own store before serving in the army, where he was still involved in the auto parts business during World War II.
Because of wartime restrictions, fabric became difficult to acquire and he recognized a chance to take advantage of connections to move into the apparel industry.
In 1949, he founded Ellen Tracy, manufacturing women's blouses in New York and selling them for $28.50