Today we’d like to introduce you to Borris Powell.
Luxury in Men’s and women’s fashion has a new name—Borris Powell. Raised in Alabama, the passionate designer developed his dreams of a career in women’s fashion early on in life.
Throughout his childhood, while observing his mother preparing for a night out on the town or even a Sunday visit to the church, he trained his young eyes on color and silhouette. This is how his lifelong dream began. He would often advise her on style choices and then, while everyone one was away, he would sneak into the living room to the play with the sewing machine and develop his craft.
Inspired by the masterful shapes of Christian Dior, Powell followed his dreams and moved to Chicago to start his design career. Over the following decade, at the consistent urge of his friends, he pursued his vision with an infectious entrepreneurial talent and creativity that has built him a devoted following of fans. His trademark silhouettes have the comforting familiarity of his early authentic family memories mixed with a chic nod to high-end city life.
Has it been a smooth road?
I’m not sure that there’s such a thing these days as a smooth road in life. I have not had a smooth road to where I am now in my Design Career. But why would I? Nothing about my Journey has been textbook. I’m a self-taught designer that grow up poor in a small country town in Alabama.
The most difficult times always stemmed back to not having the financial means to receive the FAshion Degree that would have helped push my career/dream forward. Without a Fashion Education, a lot of learning mistakes had to be made. All of which have made me the self-aware and strong vision artist that I have grown to be today.
So, as you know, we’re impressed with Borris Powell – tell our readers more, for example what you’re most proud of as a company and what sets you apart from others.
Inspired by beauty, dedicated to luxury. At Borris Powell, we strive to keep it simple by creating timeless fashion that illuminates your inner beauty. We create garments that are simply bold and simply beautiful with the goal of showcasing your style wherever your schedule takes you. Whether you’re attending a high society affair or an intimate evening of romance, we create garments that highlight the woman and man you aspire to be… beautiful, modern, confident.
From the moment you walk into a room with all eyes on you, that’s when you know you’re wearing an exclusive piece we created with your vision. By staying true to ourselves, we stay true to the woman and man who wears Borris Powell and deliver accessible fashion that is inspired by beauty, dedicated to luxury. We got our name by designing custom dresses. Now we have unique custom wear for Women and Men. A line of handbags, weekenders, briefcases, and ready to wear for women.
Let’s touch on your thoughts about our city – what do you like the most and least?
What I love most about Chicago would be the energy from this welcoming city. People tend to be a bit more friendly here. The food and architecture are amazing.
One thing I would love to see is a mindset change in the Fashion Industry here. There needs to be more focus on the Independent Designers. More people buying local before there’s no such thing as Local.
Pricing:
- Custom Handbags range from $350 up to $1850
- Women’s Ready to Wear range from $70 up to $550
- Women’s Custom range from $450 and up
- Men’s Custom range from $450 and up
Contact Info:
- Address: 400 N. May Street Suite 204
- Website: www.borrispowell.com
- Phone: 7738575585
- Email: bpowell@borrispowell.com
- Instagram: borrispowelldesigns
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/borrisbjp.powell
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/borrisp
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