BrandlandUSA

By Garland Pollard

This fashion house was named for Norman Norell, the famous American fashion designer and movie designer most famous for dressing Gloria Swanson.

Norman Norell died in 1972 and his brand lives on in a perfume, Norell, but the fashion brand does not. A 1997 revival was tried, but it never really took off, though the scent is still available.

Norell was the first American to rival the great French designers.

Great info about Norell perfumes is at www.mimifroufrou.com/scentedsalamander/

Other BrandlandUSA stories:

• March 15, 2009 -- Goodbye To Postum and Derby Tamales
• July 22, 2007 -- Bring Back Morton Honey Buns
• July 20, 2007 -- BrandlandUSA’s 100 Dead Brands To Bring Back
• March 9, 2008 -- Kraft Fudgies Wanted
• August 24, 2008 -- BrandlandUSA Reader Wants a Carnation Breakfast Bar
• May 5, 2009 -- Kellogg’s Brings Mother’s Cookies Back To Life
• December 7, 2008 -- The Christmas List of Surviving U.S. Downtown Department Stores
• December 22, 2008 -- Chasing the Old Dutch Cleanser Girl
• October 27, 2008 -- Prairie Belt, Tasty Smoked Sausage
• December 17, 2008 -- Thinking Shiny Brite Ornaments