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    • Yes, the motivation was to make money.

    Amelia Earhart Biography: A Record Setting Pilot

    Not to support a lavish lifestyle, but to finance her true passion—the adventure of flying. Amelia Earhart took her first flying lesson in January Six months later she had managed to save enough money to buy a second-hand plane—and set out to make a name for herself.

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    In October , she established a world altitude record for female pilots—14, feet. Wilmer Stultz flew the plane, with Louis Gordon acting as co-pilot, as the trio made their successful journey from Newfoundland to Wales. Earhart and Putnam married in Earhart continued flying, of course. In May , year-old Earhart took off from Newfoundland, landing in Northern Ireland nearly 15 hours later.

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    Amelia Earhart had become the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. Earhart was already admired for her sense of style.

    As a teenager, Amelia had made some of her own clothes. And, in , Earhart had designed a practical flying suit for women aviators. Fashion, then, seemed a natural fit.

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    How much Earhart was involved with the design process is unclear—though the designs were undoubtedly influenced by her concept of style for function. She likely chose fabrics and colors. Amelia Earhart launched her clothing line, Amelia Earhart Fashions, in late The clothing debuted at R. It included 25 outfits that were tailored to look good and wear well, to be sold at medium prices. Amelia Earhart garment label.

    A flurry of publicity ensued in the first months of , actively encouraged by Putnam. Top Reviews Most recent Top Reviews.

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