Richard Edwards (fashion company)

Richard Edwards

Industry	Fashion
Founded	1993 (1993)
Founders	Richard Bengtsson Edward Pavlick
Defunct	2002 (2002)
Headquarters	New York City , United States
Products	Menswear Womenswear

Richard Edwards was an American fashion design company based in New York City, operating from 1993 to 2002. It was founded by designers Richard Bengtsson and Edward Pavlick. ^{[1] [2]} In 1995, Bengtsson and Pavlick received the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Perry Ellis Award for New Menswear Talent. ^[3]

The duo was known for drawing inspiration from working-class uniforms such as those of lumberjacks, auto racers, and rescue workers. A 1997 Los Angeles Times article noted their fascination with blue-collar aesthetics. ^[4] In 2001, Harper's Bazaar described the brand's mission as creating "laid-back, luxurious clothes that combine menswear quality with a feminine flourish". ^[5]

Initially focusing on menswear, Richard Edwards later expanded to include a women's collection. ^[6]

References

1. Bellafante, Ginia (July 4, 2000). "Front Row". The New York Times. Retrieved April 5, 2025.
2. "Richard Edwards Fall 2001 Ready-to-Wear Collection". Vogue . March 9, 2001. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
3. "CFDA Fashion Awards". Z-Zegzac. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
4. Givhan, Robin (March 6, 1997). "A Little Sartorial Cool for the Working Man". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
5. Zimbalist, Kristina (2001). "The New School – Fashion Lab – Details, Details". Harper's Bazaar. No. 3475. p. 76. Retrieved May 11, 2024– via EBSCOHost.
6. "Richard Edwards Spring 2002 Ready-to-Wear Collection". Vogue. October 1, 2001. Retrieved May 11, 2024.