Richard Edwards (fashion company)
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- Richard Bengtsson
- Edward Pavlick
| Industry | Fashion |
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| Founded | 1993 |
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| Defunct | 2002 |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
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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]
