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Vandelay 

A name which George Castanza of Seinfeld uses whenever he needs to make up a name, such as a reference at a job interview, an author that he likes, a friend that he's meeting, etc.
Person: "Who do you read?"
George: "I like Art Vandelay. He's an obscure writer, beatnik, from the village."

Person: "Who are you meeting?"
George: "Art Vandelay. He's an Importer Exporter."

Person: "Who can a call for a reference?"
George: "That's Vandelay Industries, the address is 186 West 81st Street (Jerry's Apartment).
Person: "What do they do?"
George: "They manufacture and sell latex. The selling of latex and latex related products.

Jerry (upon picking up the phone): "Hello, this is Vandelay Industries, Kel Varnsen speaking."
Vandelay by Johanste April 21, 2008
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Art Vandelay 

An alias that can be used for almost any purpose. The most popular careers of this particular alias include architect, marine biologist, importer-exporter, author of "Venetian Blinds", and manufacturer of latex. This alias can be used by a male or female, as "Art" can stand for either Arthur or Artemis.
I'm very close to getting a job with Vandelay Industries. They deal in latex.

I'm Art Vandelay. An architect.

Art Vandelay 

The name George on "Seinfeld" always referred himself to in attempting to pick up women. Mr. Vandelay's occupation is always an architect.
"My name is Art Vandelay, I am an architect."
Art Vandelay by phugger March 17, 2003

Art Vandelay 

The freakin' delicious vegetarian burrito at Moe's.
"Would you like fried mushrooms in your Art Vandelay?" "Hell yes!"
Art Vandelay by Burrito-sama April 20, 2010

Art Vandelay 

An artist that Khloe Kardashian and Scott Disick made up to ‘art shame’ Kris jenner.
Kris Jenner: oh my god I love your work Art Vandelay!
Khloe Kardashian: he’s not real mom.

Art Vandalay 

A fake name frequently used by George, created by George and Jerry while waiting to stake out a cute woman Jerry met at a party.
"Is this Vandalay Industries?"
"We're waiting for a friend, uh, Art Vandalay. He's an architect."

Art Vandalay 

(Seinfeld) An imaginary character dreamed up by George and Jerry while they were trying to come up with an excuse for stalking some poor unfortunate woman. It's such a nice name I decided to change mine, so I did. Now it's my name. Sorry, Jerry.
Art Vandalay by Art Vandalay March 29, 2003
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