Joe Allen Hong (November 28, 1930 – February 28, 2004) was an American fashion designer.
Hong was born in El Paso, Texas to immigrant parents—a Chinese father, Joseph Hong and a Mexican mother, Refugio (Ruth) Luján Pedrueza. His family moved to California's Central Valley where he graduated from Stockton High School in 1948. He attended California College of Arts and Crafts. He served in the United States Army until December 1955 and was stationed at Fort Bliss in Texas.In 1956, Hong became a fashion designer for the growing department store chain Neiman Marcus. For his first major professional assignment Lawrence Marcus asked him to compete in the contest to design Grace Kelly's bridesmaids' gowns for her marriage to Rainier III, Prince of Monaco. Marcus scouted Monaco's Saint Nicholas Cathedral in a prenuptial visit and provided ideas based upon the building's architecture, decor, and general surroundings, which Hong then worked into the winning design. At only 22 years of age, Grace Kelly chose him to design her bridesmaid's dresses. The bridesmaids carried bouquets of pale pink tea roses. Their gowns were designed by Joseph Hong of Neiman Marcus and were made by Priscilla of Boston. The dresses were made in the bride’s favorites color~ pale yellow (referred to as “sunlight”). The top layer of the gown was fashioned from sheer silk organdy and featured a high necked collar and full bishop sleeves. The fitted bodice had a pleated sash and full skirt that flowed into a short train. The organdy gown was layered over a strapless silk taffeta underdress. The simple bonnet of yellow silk organdy was designed by Joseph Hong and made by Don Marshall. The four flower girls carried a bouquet of daisies. Their dresses were also designed by Joseph Hong and made by Formals by Mary Carter. The top layer was made of white cotton organdy and featured white and yellow daisies that were machine embroidered with silk thread. The dress had sweet puffed sleeves and a collar that was similar in style to the bridesmaid gowns. The underskirt was made of yellow silk taffeta. A simple wreath of daisies was worn as a headpiece.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art exhibited these beautiful gowns on 2006 during "Grace Kelly: Icon of Style to Royal Bride".
Hong never married and eventually settled in San Francisco, California. His design projects extended far beyond clothing and included posters for the San Francisco Zoo as well as gift boxes for Joseph Magnin Co. Friends said his love of San Francisco and the Italian-influenced North Beach neighborhood was reflected in his art.
He also illustrated Helen Corbitt Cookbook published on January 1, 1957.
At his death in 2004, he was survived by three brothers and a sister.
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Some of their strengths
Joe Allen Hong has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Imaginative, Creative, Intuitive, Extroverted, Adventurous, Generous, and Smart.
Adventurous and Independent
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Adventurous and Free
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Imaginative and Sentimental
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Joe Allen Hong as someone who is imaginative, sentimental, and in touch with emotions.
A person who has extremely good memory and analytical skills, likes to make sure that everyone gets along, enjoys all kinds of situations and people, has a talent for travel and languages, and who makes lifelong friends.
Emotionally Intelligent and Intuitive
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Joe Allen Hong is someone who tends to have strong emotional intelligence and intuition, and who can be a catalyst of change for others.
They are also someone who is balanced, organized, and in-charge, and who loves traveling, working hard, and figuring out the patterns of things.
Optimistic and Quick-witted
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Joe Allen Hong tends to be someone who is optimistic and spontaneous, and who has a clear and analytical mind. Who can be witty, with a happy-go-lucky- nature that makes others cheerful, and who possesses an adventurous zest for life.
Some of Joe Allen Hong's challenges
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For example, Joe Allen Hong can be Impulsive, Careless, Indecisive, Unrealistic, Arrogant, Status-seeking, and Irritable.
Impulsive and Careless
One of Joe Allen Hong's key challenges is that they are someone who can be impulsive and careless.
Irritable and Moody
Joe Allen Hong is someone who can be irritable and moody, have a tendency to experience self-doubt, be too secretive, can take too many risks, and who can have an extreme approach to managing personal finances.
Irritable and Callous
Finally, Joe Allen Hong also can be short-tempered, childish, insensitive, and careless at times.
