CONSERVATORY GAZETTE  

Shannon Rodgers - the world-famous designer for Jerry Silverman - planted a lot of seeds in his native Ohio when he left his significant private wealth and incredible costume collections to Kent State University. But that’s not surprising, given he was the great-nephew of Jonathan Chapman, better known to the world as Johnny Appleseed.

A great number of the world's problems arise from the inability to resist temptation. Fashion magnate Albert Nipon rose to fame and fortune with his ultrafeminine designs and chic, smart dresses. He had it all... and then he lost it.