stephen burrows

Founded in 1968 by Stephen Burrows, a Newark native who learned to sew from his grandmother, the eponymous label became a defining force in American fashion during the 1970s. Burrows is celebrated as one of the first African-American designers to achieve international acclaim, famously representing the United States at the historic 1973 Battle of Versailles. His designs captured the electric energy of New York's disco scene, offering a liberated, dance-ready aesthetic that broke away from the rigid structures of Parisian couture.

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