Monika Tilley | |
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| Born | Monika Theresia Nowotny July 25, 1934 Vienna, Austria |
| Died | December 23, 2020 (aged 86) Manhattan, New York, US |
| Alma mater | Academy of Fine Arts Vienna |
| Occupation | Fashion designer |
Monika Tilley (July 25, 1934 – December 23, 2020) was an Austrian-born American designer noted for designing loungewear and activewear. Many of her designs were featured on models in publications including the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues. She focused on functional design and some of her designs were considered racy and provocative for their times. She was a founding member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America and two time recipient of the Coty American Fashion Critics' Award in the swimwear category.