Polly Smith

Polly Smith (born November 10, 1949) is an American inventor and costume designer. Smith was the costume designer for The Muppet Show and Sesame Street.

In 1977, Smith co-created the "Jogbra", the first sports bra, working alongside Lisa Lindahl and Hinda Miller.

Early life and education Polly Palmer Smith was born November 10, 1949, in Montclair, New Jersey. Her mother made quilts and her grandfather was an illustrator.

She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (1971) in fashion design at the Moore College of Art and Design, and a master's degree (1975) in costume design at New York University.

Career In 1978, Smith joined The Jim Henson Company. She was a costume designer on The Muppet Show and Sesame Street. Her design for Miss Piggy was featured in an exhibition on Women Designers in the USA. She received 7 Emmy Awards for her work on Sesame Street.

In 1989, she won a British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) award for her costume work on the television series The StoryTeller.