Henry Grethel
| Henry Grethel | |
|---|---|
| Born |
November 20, 1931 Syracuse, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Syracuse University |
| Occupation | Fashion designer |
| Awards | Syracuse University Icon of Style Award, 2009, Membership in the prestigious Council of Fashion Designers of America, Chosen by United States Olympic Committee to design team outfits for the 1992 Team USA |
| Labels | Henry Grethel, John Henry |
Henry E. Grethel (born November 20, 1931) is an American fashion designer, merchandiser and marketer. He was born in Syracuse, New York, and is known for his elegant American sportswear collections which make use of sophisticated colors and fine fabrics. Since 1978, when his first collection debuted, Grethel has focused on the design and manufacture of handsome, well-styled, tailored apparel for both men and women. He also spent many years designing shirts for Lanvin (clothing), Pierre Cardin and Christian Dior
Grethel was an early leader in business casual wear and a creative force in clothing design that suits the needs of today's consumer. In addition to holding executive positions with such major apparel companies as C. F. Hathaway Company, Eagle Shirtmakers, and Manhattan Industries, Grethel originated and developed the John Henry brand of men's and women's wear. He then debuted his own collections for men and women with his interconnected trademarks—Henry Grethel, Equipment by Henry Grethel, Henry Grethel Platinum, and Henry Grethel Studio.
Grethel is currently launching a new line of men's sportswear and dress shirts which can be seen at his website, www.henrygrethelapparel.com.
Henry Grethel was born in 1931 and was youngest of five children. He is the son of Frederick Grethel (1888–1967) of Syracuse and Mary Elizabeth Mellen (1893–1976) of Williamstown, New York. Together, Fred and Mary had five children, in order: Leona Grethel (born 1917), Carolyn Evelyn Grethel (1918–1997), Anna Mae Grethel (born 1921), Frederick W. "Fred" Grethel, Jr. (1923–1944) and Henry E. Grethel (born 1931). Henry was raised on Ross Park on the city's North Side. His father, the son of German immigrants, was a "master plumber" and owned his own plumbing shop in Syracuse.
Frederick Grethel Sr. (1888–1967), Henry's father, was the son of Gustave M. Grethel (1849–1916) who was born in April 1849, in Baden Wuerttemberg, Germany. By October 17, 1887, Gustave was a member of the Baker's Union in Syracuse.
When Henry was 12, his older brother, Sergeant Frederick W. Grethel, Jr., 22, a glider pilot during World War II, was killed in action on June 19, 1944, in the American airborne landings in Normandy. He was a member of the U.S. Army, 401st Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division and was awarded the Purple Heart. Fred was buried in Colleville-sur-Mer, France at the Normandy American Cemetery.
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