Stephen Burrows (designer)

Stephen Burrows
Born (1943-09-15) September 15, 1943 (age 81)
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
EducationFashion Institute of Technology
OccupationFashion Designer
Years active1966–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]

  1. ^ Zalopany, Chelsea (May 19, 2014). "André Leon Talley Honors Stephen Burrows at SCAD". Vogue. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
  2. ^ "Stephen Burrows – Fashion Designer Encyclopedia – clothing, century, women, dress, style, new, body, dresses, designs, jewelry, world, look". fashionencyclopedia.com. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
  3. ^ Wilson, Eric (2013-02-20). "Don't Forget About Stephen". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
  4. ^ Bellafante, Ginia (2002-01-01). "A Fallen Star of the 70's Is Back in the Business". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-12-05.