Barrie Kaufman (born October 20, 1981) is an American fashion designer and costume designer. She is the sole owner of the Fables by Barrie label. Known for her designs of retro garments and western wear inspired clothing,[1][2] Kaufman has consistently worked on music industry projects and with various celebrities including Dolly Parton,[3][4] Sierra Ferrell,[5] Hailey Whitters,[6] Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, Kacey Musgraves[7] and Carrie Underwood.[8]
Barrie Kaufman | |
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 Barrie Kaufman at Alexander McQueen exhibit, Frist Art Museum (2024) | |
| Born | October 20, 1981 Kelley, Iowa, U.S. |
| Education | University of Iowa |
| Occupation | Fashion designer |
| Years active | 2007 – |
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| Website | fablesbybarrie |
Career
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In 2007, Kaufman began her label Fables by Barrie as a swimwear line inspired by 1950's pinups and vintage influences.[9] The red, white and blue retro sailor swimsuit has become a well-known style selling worldwide in South America, Israel, Puerto Rico and Australia.[10][11][12]
Kaufman's embellishment work for Steve Summers is featured in Dolly Parton's Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones.[4]
Barrie Kaufman created a custom stage look for country singer Carrie Underwood's tour, REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency in 2021.[8]
In 2024, Kaufman designed stage wear featured on singer Sierra Ferrell's during her Jimmy Kimmel performance of "Fox Hunt" from the Trail of Flowers album.[13]
Awards and honors
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Kaufman's stage wear designs are featured in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Tennessee. In 2023, multiple costumes were displayed including the corn skirt worn by country music singer-songwriter, Hailey Whitters and a jumpsuit customized by Kaufman for Miranda Lambert in 2021.[14][15]
References
edit- ^ Thorp, Andrea. "Jenna Paulette Is Stunning In These Behind The Scenes Photos!". COWGIRL Magazine. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
- ^ Meinzer, Melissa. "Dresses (and shoes, and accessories) for Success". Pittsburgh City Paper. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
- ^ "Dolly Parton Simply Doesn't Stop". W Magazine. 2021-10-06. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ a b Parton, Dolly (October 17, 2023). Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones. Ten Speed Press. p. 319. ISBN 978-1984862129.
- ^ Reed, Sam (2024-06-07). "Sierra Ferrell Knows How to Put On a Show". Glamour. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ Khak, Courtlin (2024-01-22). "Iowa's Hailey Whitters Featured in Country Music Hall of Fame". 98.1 KHAK. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ Staff, OK! (2014-06-04). "The 3 Best-Dressed Country Singers in the Biz—Plus Their Favorite Style Finds!". OK Magazine. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ a b Motycka, R. (2021-12-08). "Carrie Underwood Reflection Residency, December 3, 2021". Star Style. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ "Swimsuit makes a splash". San Diego Union-Tribune. 2010-07-04. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ Blog, Michele Nash-Hoff (2014-08-28). "Made in USA Apparel Brands Succeed in Market". IndustryWeek. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ Simmons, Shea (2016-06-29). "15 Fourth Of July Plus Size Swimsuits To Look Pretty & Patriotic In This Holiday". Bustle. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
- ^ Power, Bairbre (2013-07-24). "Bathing belles". Irish Independent. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
- ^ Post, Saddle Mountain; Smith, Sean (2024-04-01). "Sierra Ferrell, Wild and Relaxed". Saddle Mountain Post. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ "American Currents: State of the Music - 2023". Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ Houghton, Cillea (2023-09-15). "Hailey Whitters Set to Perform at Pilgrimage Festival: "It's High Energy"". American Songwriter. Retrieved 2024-08-13.