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Stephen Burrows (born September 15, 1943) is an American fashion designer based in New York City. 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.
Jul 8, 2020 · Called “Stephen Burrows’ World,” it lasted from 1973 to 1976. His line proved to be extremely popular and profitable, capturing the spirit of the 1970s assertive woman. His slinky, unstructured pieces helped establish American fashion as independent from the influence of Parisian couture.
Jul 6, 2020 · This color-blocked 1973 chiffon evening dress represents American designer Stephen Burrows’ original contributions to fashion as well as to the ground-breaking Battle of Versailles.
Jul 14, 2014 · He became the first African American designer to gain international fame. In 1977, Burrows returned to Henri Bendel and joined Pat Tennant, Inc., but left again in 1982. In 1993, he became affiliated once more with Bendel’s, and in 2002, reopened Stephen Burrows World.
Jul 30, 2013 · Stephen Burrows is the first African American designer to achieve international recognition and acclaim, and the well—deserved and much applauded reputation as the guy who planted a “black eye” squarely on the face of the French designers at-the-ramparts at “The Battle of Versailles.
Nov 28, 2023 · Stephen Burrows participated in Versailles in 1973 and was signed by a French company afterwards. His designs exploded with color and encouraged movement, as they slid over the body like a...
Feb 20, 2013 · The pioneering African-American designer, Stephen Burrows wants to make a comeback, and a show at the Museum of the City of New York may help.
Apr 6, 2022 · American designer Stephen Burrows was the first Black person to receive the prestigious Coty Award, and was also one of five American designers invited to participate in the so-called “Battle of Versailles” fashion show.
May 18, 2018 · Stephen Burrows, called “ one of the most audacious and auspicious talents in contemporary fashion ” by Contemporary Fashion, was one of the first African Americans to become famous as a fashion designer, after Ann Lowe. He spent the 1970s, clothing a great portion of New York City and beyond.
Feb 21, 2013 · Every decade or so, Stephen Burrows has a moment, whenever his disco-era look of rainbow jersey dresses and lettuce-edge hems has an unexpected revival in fashion.
