This Week in Ark. History, Episode 24, "Howard County Couture"
Channel: Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston
Date: 2013-04-02

Episode 24, "Howard County Couture," is part of a made-for-radio series presented by Secretary of State Mark Martin. Born in Howard County and raised in Mena, Dorothy Shaver was "making it work" way before there was a "Project Runway." She joined Lord & Taylor in New York and organized its Bureau of Fashion. Along her way to becoming president of the company, she changed the face of American fashion. 

Each episode of "This Week in Arkansas History" features notable events, personalities and landmarks that have shaped the state's past. We've adapted these clips for the web to bring you a peek into the Natural State's past that we hope you'll enjoy. Watch for more episodes on our YouTube channel, ArkansasSOS.