Byron Lars
Byron Lars | |
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| Born | 19 January 1965 |
| Nationality | American |
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Byron Lars is an American fashion designer. He began designing under his own label in 1991.[1] As part of that season's success, Women's Wear Daily named him "Rookie of the Year."[1][2] Retailers to carry his work include Bergdorf, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales, Henri Bendel, Neiman-Marcus, and Anthropologie. His current label is named Byron Lars Beauty Mark.
In 2012, Lars designed dresses for Olympic gold medalists Sanya Richards-Ross, Carmelita Jeter, and Allyson Felix.[3]
Michelle Obama wore a dress from Lars's Beauty Mark line to the 2011 September 11 commemoration and in a portrait of the First Family.[4]
Lars has designed custom clothes for Barbie dolls since 1997 and has designed at least 19 dolls.[5][6]
Lars is a graduate of El Cerrito High School, Brooks College, and Fashion Institute of Technology.[7]
He was honored with Pratt Institute's Visionary Award on May 1, 2014.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Byron Lars Beaty Mark (about page) Archived 2012-08-29 at the Wayback Machine, accessed Sept. 14, 2012.
- ^ Beguile by Byron Lars, accessed Sept. 14, 2012.
- ^ "Audrey’s Society Whirl: Essence Hosts Luncheon Celebrating 2012 Olympic Gold Medalists . . . "; Essence; Sept. 13, 2012. Accessed Sept. 14, 2012
- ^ "Michelle Obama Wears Byron Lars Dress In The New First Family Official Portrait" by Elizabeth Snead; Dec. 15, 2011. Accessed Sept. 14, 2012.
- ^ Byron Lars Collection, accessed Sept. 14, 2012.
- ^ List of Byron Lars Barbie Dolls, accessed Sept. 14, 2012.
- ^ Answers.com bio, accessed Sept. 14, 2012.
- ^ Pratt Fashion Honors Visionary Byron Lars