JOHN VARVATOS

Updated 05-May-2020.

Mondo shtuff from around the internet, all about JOHN VARVATOS!

John Varvatos Throws Ringo Starr a Birthday Bash: The fashion designer not only made the rocker’s modeling dreams come true, but he also presented a peace-themed gift that struck close to the Beatle’s heart.

Grand Fashion: ZZ Top fan, designer John Varvatos got his start at Fitzgerald’s mens store in Breton Village Mall: The ex-Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein designer talks about his days in Grand Rapids.

John Varvatos Goes Home to Detroit: The men’s wear designer opens a store in his beloved hometown, a city he wants to see thrive again.

A Man of High Style and Punk Tastes: John Varvatos, two-time winner of Menswear Designer of the Year, recently opened a clothing and lifestyle boutique on the site of the dearly departed CBGB’s.

My botty best at summarizing from Wikipedia: Varvatos was born in Detroit and grew up in Allen Park, Michigan . at 16, he got a job selling menswear at the Hughes & Hatcher store . he then moved on to Calvin Klein Varvatos has been called “one of the greatest apparel revolutions of the century” the brand now includes belts, handbags, footwear, eyewear, watches and fragrances . in September 2000, within months of showing Varvatos credits early obsession with rock ‘n’ roll as catalyst for interest in fashion . ad campaigns for main collection have featured musicians and bands such as Iggy Pop, Alice Cooper, Velvet Revolver Ringo starr will be modelling for the fall/winter advertising campaign . the partnership has since ended, and Varvatos now produces a Bootleg brand show line . he won the 2001 CFDA’s Varvatos competed for the top honor along with Ralph Lauren and John Bartlett for his third CFDA win . in 2007 he was named GQ’s designer of the year .