Betsey Johnson
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New York designer Betsey Johnson has built her long-standing career in fashion by following her own set of rules. Known for her celebration of the exuberant, the embellished, and the over the top, Betsey has been rocking the fashion industry with her unique and original designs since the 1960’s. Her commitment to remain true to her one-of-a-kind vision has afforded Betsey continued success in an industry known for its fickleness. Her ability to change with the times while keeping her designs pure has not gone unnoticed. At the 1999 CFDA Awards, Betsey was presented The Timeless Talent Award created especially for her, which recognized her influence on fashion throughout her career.
br>Betsey was born in Connecticut and spent her childhood in dance classes. Her aspirations to be a dancer and her love for costumes laid the foundation for Betsey’s creativity and inspiration, which is still evident in her designs today. In 1964, Betsey officially entered the New York fashion scene by winning Mademoiselle magazine’s “Guest Editor Contest.” One year later, she landed the top designer position for Paraphernalia, a clothing boutique that at the time housed the hottest young London designers, including Mary Quant and Paco Rabanne, among others. What would soon become known as Betsey’s trademark look began its formulations here: sexy silhouettes, hippie inspired flowing fabrics, whimsical detailing and, most importantly, a fabulous fit Check out and purchase some of Betsey's shoe designs here:
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| 02/06/2007 | BETSEY JOHNSON Fall 2007 Collection | |
| 09/12/2006 | BETSEY JOHNSON Spring 2007 Fashion Show | |
| 09/12/2006 | BETSEY JOHNSON After Show Party in the Moet & Chandon Lounge | |
| 02/06/2006 | Betsey Johnson Fall 2006 Fashion Show | |
| 09/12/2005 | Betsey Johnson Spring 2006 Collection | |
| 02/07/2005 | Betsey Johnson Fall 2005 Fashion Show | |
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Serpent Time (WWD 2008-05-20)
Show Some Confidence (WWD 2008-02-05)
Remember Recessions? Industry Vets Prescribe Ways to Cope With Blahs (WWD 2008-02-04)
More Than A Year Ago
Party Favors (WWD 2007-11-12)
Pencil This In (Gothamist 2007-10-04)
Fashion Scoops: For Pete's Sake... Easy Does It... Smoke Signals... (WWD 2007-09-25)
