Burrows, Stephen
1943- · Contribution: 1970-1977
Fashion Designer
Originated color-blocking and the 'lettuce hem' technique in fashion; one of five designers at the 1973 Battle of Versailles
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1943
- Active since
- 1970
- Category
- Arts, Music & Entertainment Tech
- Best known for
- Invented the "lettuce hem"Color-blocking pioneer1973 Battle of Versailles
Impact on the world
Burrows brought a distinctly American, movement-driven sensibility to high fashion and helped American designers win independence from Parisian couture at Versailles. His techniques entered the fashion vocabulary.
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