Franklin Rowe is an American fashion designer.
Rowe was born in the Bronx. [1] He attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School and earned a scholarship to attend Traphagen School of Fashion. [2] [3] After graduation he lived briefly in Albuquerque, New Mexico before returning to New York City a few years later. [4]
In 2013, he rebooted his brand after a car accident that led to a 6-year hiatus. [1]
He has worked as celebrity designer, dressing Taye Diggs, Mary J. Blige, Grace Jones, Dionne Warwick, and Queen Latifah, among others. [5]
South Florida Times described his style as "African-American [with] elegant Euro sensibilities". [1] He operates two boutiques, in Atlanta and New York City. [6] [7]
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