SPENCER'S WORLD
Embracing Success: the
DIXON BROTHERS By Joseph Edward Schur
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As David states: “My introduction to fashion was through two sources; Barbie and television, specifically 'The Love Boat.' On this one episode they had designers acting as themselves for a fashion show on the high seas. Gloria Vanderbilt, Geoffrey Beene, Halston, and Bob Mackie were the designers and they put a name to a career I didn't know existed.”
very so often, I get the chance to meet and chat with some very cool, accomplished people, and in this case, the Dixon brothers. I was captivated by their friendliness, charm, wisdom and selflish generosity. So, where to begin with Glenn and David?
The brothers were born and raised in Toronto, Canada in an Irish-Catholic family, with six kids. Their early exposure to fashion can be attributed to the ambitions of their mother, who wanted her children to dress in the latest style.
Glenn adds that when he was just a kid, their mother would often help him rearrange the furniture while everyone was out of the house, and wait for the surprise when the family came home to see the "new improved" layouts! 36
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