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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.
8 Jul 2020 · Learn about Stephen Burrows, one of the first Black fashion designers to achieve international acclaim for his graphic color blocking and innovative use of matte jersey fabric. Explore his timeline, essays, and videos to see his contributions to American fashion and the Battle of Versailles.
Learn about the life and career of fashion designer Stephen Burrows, who became the first African American designer to gain international fame. He received many awards and honors, and worked with celebrities and retailers such as Diana Ross, Cher, Barbra Streisand and Target.
30 Jul 2013 · Learn about Stephen Burrows, the first African American designer to achieve international recognition and acclaim, and his role in the historic "Battle of Versailles" in 1973. Explore his career, his style, his awards and his legacy through FGI's articles and events.
9 Jul 2020 · Stephen Burrows is the downtown designer who won the ultimate Paris runway battle. When American power publicist Eleanor Lambert organized the Battle of Versailles in 1973, she wanted...
Stephen Burrows, the disco-age designer who took American fashion to the global stage, is still influencing today's styles.
Called Stephen Burrows World, his stylish boutique carried flexible mix-and-match nightlife fashions which appealed to young shoppers who were tapping into the burgeoning New York City disco era and were looking for something to go dancing in.
