Stephen Burrows | |
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Born | Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | September 15, 1943
Education | Fashion Institute of Technology |
Occupation | Fashion Designer |
Years active | 1966–present |
Stephen Burrows (born September 15, 1943) is an American fashion designer based in New York City.[1][2] Burrows studied at Fashion Institute of Technology, then began work in the New York City's Garment Center, alternately managing his own businesses and working closely with luxury department store Henri Bendel. He is known for being one of the first African-American fashion designers to sell internationally and develop a mainstream, high-fashion clientele.[3] His garments, known for their bright colors and "lettuce hem" curly-edges, became an integral part of the "Fun City" New York City disco-dancing scene of the 1970s.[4]