FASHION : L. A.’s Tyler to Head Anne Klein

Richard Tyler made Los Angeles fashion history on Monday, becoming the first local designer to be named head of a major New York fashion house.

Tyler replaces Louis Dell’Olio as designer of the Anne Klein collection. He will show his first line, for spring ‘94, in New York next fall.

“This is an incredible opportunity for me to reach out to a much larger market,” says Tyler, who will continue to design his own signature label for men and women; it earned national recognition for him and his Beverly Boulevard boutique.

Tyler will not be responsible for the company’s other, secondary labels, Anne Klein II and A Line.

Dell’Olio plans to develop his own line, independent of the company. “I feel open for anything,” he said.