Adrienne Steckling-Coen

Adrienne Steckling-Coen (1934-2006), known as Adri, was an American fashion designer whose label, Adri, was particularly successful in the 1970s-1980s.

Born Mary Adrienne Steckling on November 7, 1934, in St. Joseph, Missouri, Adri studied at the St. Louis School of Fine Arts. After winning the opportunity to be a guest editor for Mademoiselle's College Issue in 1955, she decided to move to the Parsons School of Design from where she graduated in 1958.

Whilst at Parsons, Steckling met Claire McCardell, who would heavily inspire her early design work. Soon after winning the Coty, she launched a menswear line.