Designer Dossier: Thom Browne

In New York, he took work in a tailor’s shop. From there he worked in the showrooms of Armani and Ralph Lauren before beginning his own bespoke tailoring business. He continued to learn about design and eventually began his own label. The rest, as they say, is history. Browne’s clothes bring something new to the design table, especially for menswear, which he did exclusively until only recently. He enjoys playing with fit and proportion, and has a knack for creating a look that is quirky and “off” but still works. Think shrunken, tight tops and suit pants whose length calls to mind the term “high waters” and extreme emphasis where the body naturally angles and curves.

His first women’s collection was in 2011. His shows tend to be dramatic, bordering on comical, but that’s the way Browne likes it. He doesn’t want to take himself too seriously, perhaps that’s his Allentown, PA upbringing. He told the New York Times, “I want to put concepts in front of people that make them laugh or smile or even hate what I do…I’m not interested in just putting clothes in stores.” Regardless, we’re certainly interested in seeing his clothes in stores and will definitely be watching the evolution of his foray into womenswear. Check out some of our favorite Thom Browne looks below.