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Frances Rappaport was the designer behind Francesca for Damon, the luxury women's division of Damon Creations. In 1961, Francesca became in charge of the women's line and design. Her work has been featured in Vogue and Harper's. Her line appeared in Bergdorf Goodman, Sak's, Neiman Marcus, I. Magnin and Nordstrom. She is best known for transforming tweed apparel into luxury blouses, dresses, and sportswear.

Early life
Frances Rappaport was born in Odessa, Russia to Joseph and Rose Weissman. She had six older brothers. Her family immigrated to the United States in X because X. In 1939, she married David Rappaport who founded the menswear company Damon Creations in 1934.

Francesca for Damon
Francesca began work at Damon Creations