Don Loper (April 29, 1906 - November 22, 1972) Born in Toledo, Ohio was an American costume and necktie designer,[1] as well as a screenwriter, choreographer, associate producer, actor,[2] and assistant to MGM musicals producer Arthur Freed.
Loper is also known for introducing Judy Garland to her future husband, director Vincente Minnelli (Meet Me in St. Louis).
Loper's work, some of which was designed for stars like Ella Fitzgerald[3] is featured in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art[4] and the California African American Museum.[5] He also played himself in an episode of I Love Lucy titled The Fashion Show in 1955.
He died in Santa Monica, California, from complications following a lung puncture.