Martin Greenfield, a Holocaust survivor who learned to sew in Auschwitz, passed away at the age of 95. He became renowned as a master tailor, dressing six US Presidents, celebrities like LeBron James and Frank Sinatra, and working with young designers. Greenfield was a symbol of resilience and success, embodying the American dream. His legacy as a tailor and community champion in Brooklyn left a lasting impact on the fashion industry and beyond.
Martin Greenfield, Auschwitz survivor and master tailor to American presidents, dies at 95 https://t.co/exMEUnN0GL
Our #SundayTODAY #LifeWellLived tribute goes to Martin Greenfield, a Holocaust survivor and tailor who went on to dress presidents and celebrities. He was 95 years old. https://t.co/ADaQkv2pyu
I heard an interview with the writer of this obituary, on @NPR, and had to go and read more about this man, the late Martin Greenfield: tailor to celebrities, Holocaust survivor, and man who learned to sew at... Auschwitz. https://t.co/rxWWRgAFuN
Great obituary of Martin Greenfield in @WSJ, He was an Auschwitz survivor and became a renown tailor in Brooklyn. He was so talented that stars like Frank Sinatra were his customers.
Like so many others, I was very saddened to learn of the passing of my good friend and tailor for almost 30 years, Martin Greenfield. He was a remarkable man who led a remarkable life as the NY Times so beautifully described in their front page tribute and eulogy. I first met… https://t.co/DG0UAnewYj
What an incredible story. "Martin Greenfield, Tailor to Sinatra, Obama, Trump and Shaq, Dies at 95" https://t.co/fpcfrgbp7o
Martin Greenfield, tailor to presidents and stars, dies at 95 https://t.co/JqtGjzaAf7
Defying boundaries of taste and time, Martin Greenfield dressed Dwight Eisenhower, Meyer Lansky, Leonardo DiCaprio and LeBron James. Men skilled in the arts of power projection — along with writers and designers — called him the nation’s greatest tailor. https://t.co/ftufKzVaZV
I mourn the death of the Great Martin Greenfield, America’s foremost tailor, and a Holocaust survivor with the most extraordinary story. Martin made my Rabbi sabbath coats, Kapotes, that I wear till today and which are still being made for me by his son, Jay, and my very dear… https://t.co/vLgpQbS3ly
Martin Greenfield would survive Auschwitz and Buchenwald, immigrate to the United States, and become a master tailor to US presidents. He died on Wednesday at a hospital in Manhasset, New York. He was 95. https://t.co/FwNOaeacd9
What an inspiring immigrant story - another American original! "Martin Greenfield, who died Wednesday, survived the Holocaust and went on to dress Donald Trump, LeBron James and Barack Obama." "Born Maximilian Grünfeld to a Jewish family in 1928 in what was then Czechoslovakia…
Martin Greenfield, Auschwitz survivor and master tailor to US presidents, dies at 95 https://t.co/W3fOLE8q51
Martin Greenfield, who died Wednesday, survived the Holocaust and went on to dress Donald Trump, LeBron James and Barack Obama. He was an unofficial spokesman for why American manufacturing matters. https://t.co/zNy3pmSBfe https://t.co/zNy3pmSBfe
I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Martin Greenfield, an amazing human being, a master tailor, and a beloved business owner and community champion in Brooklyn. May his memory inspire us all, and may he rest in peace. https://t.co/Rk4qcZ66MP
Martin Greenfield: Tailor who survived Auschwitz and dressed presidents dies https://t.co/ws8xmgl7Zd
Martin Greenfield personified the very best of New York City, and his life is one of the most inspiring stories of our time. It was a great honor to be a customer. https://t.co/Pi1lXZQwKp
NEW: Holocaust survivor and presidents’ tailor Martin Greenfield dies: media https://t.co/6M5o3MOQCq
From fixing Nazi shirts to America's greatest tailor: Martin Greenfield dies aged 95 after fitting SIX presidents as well as celebs such as Lebron James and Frank Sinatra - after learning to sew as a teen prisoner in Auschwitz https://t.co/BeieWvsF8G https://t.co/FrBJRV7HD4
He dressed six presidents, coached designers and made thousands of suits for TV shows and movies. But his beginnings were dismal: He learned to sew at Auschwitz. https://t.co/cwGzn6pHsW
What a loss. Greenfield steered an American suit factory during a time when such factories were closing left and right. He tailored for six US Presidents, made suits for films, and helped young American labels such as Rag & Bone and Band of Outsiders develop their lines. A legend https://t.co/11XJArn9Se
What a loss. Greenfield steered an American suit factory during a time when such factories were closing left and right. He tailored for six US Presidents, made suits for films, and helped young NYC labels such as Rag & Bone and Band of Outsiders develop their lines. A legend. https://t.co/11XJArn9Se
Martin Greenfield learned to sew in Auschwitz. He survived the Holocaust and went on to become “the best men’s tailor in America” per Vanity Fair and dressed presidents and celebrities alike. He was a proud Jewish-American. May his memory be a blessing. https://t.co/YYw7Pmuy0j