Richard Edwards (fashion company)

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Richard Edwards was a fashion design company in operation from 1993 to 2002.[ citation needed ] It was based in New York City. [1]

It was founded by Richard Bengtsson and Edward Pavlick. [1] [2] They focused on menswear before subsequently launching a women's collection as well. [3] In 2001, Harper's Bazaar reported that their mission was to create "laid-back, luxurious clothes that combine menswear quality with a feminine flourish". [1]

In 1995 they won the Council of Fashion Designers of America's (CFDA) Perry Ellis award for best new menswear.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Zimbalist, Kristina (2001). "The New School – Fashion Lab – Details, Details". Harper's Bazaar . No. 3475. p. 76. Retrieved 2024-05-11 via EBSCOHost.
  2. "Richard Edwards Fall 2001 Ready-to-Wear Collection". Vogue. 2001-03-09. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  3. "Richard Edwards Fall 2002 Ready-to-Wear Collection". Vogue. 2002-03-08. Retrieved 2024-04-28.