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Chris Echevarria is an American fashion designer, and the Founder and Creative Director of the lifestyle brand Blackstock & Weber and the apparel brand ACADEMY by Chris Echevarria.[1][2] He also serves as the Creative Director of Sperry by Chris Echevarria.
Early life and education[edit]
Echevarria grew up in New Jersey.[3] He moved to New York City in 2007 to attend the Menswear Design program at the Fashion Institute of Technology.[3][4][5]
Career[edit]
While studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology, Echevarria worked on the opening team at the J.Crew Liquor Store.[5][6] During this period, Echevarria developed a relationship with Mickey Drexler, the then CEO of J. Crew, and became a key contributor to the store's ‘In Good Company…’Program.[5][7][6]
In 2017, Echevarria founded Blackstock & Weber, a footwear brand.[1][5][8][9]
In September 2023, Echevarria was appointed Creative Director of a Made in USA collection for storied boat shoe maker, Sperry, entitled "Sperry by Chris Echevarria". This collaboration marked Sperry's first venture with a guest Creative Director.[10][11][12] The collection launched at Paris Men’s Fashion Week 2024.[13][14]
In November 2023, Echevarria launched the clothing label ACADEMY.[15][4]
In April 2024, Echevarria announced that he would be opening his first store in NYC. The store will sell products from Blackstock & Weber and ACADEMY, alongside a host of books, accessories, magazines and vintage.[16]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "In a Post-Sneaker World Will We All Wear...Loafers?". The Wall Street Journal. June 7, 2021. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ "Academy by Chris Echevarria Wants to Take You Back to School". Esquire. 2023-11-17. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ a b "Footwear made in England is notorious for its high quality and its high prices — but this company has cracked the code and made it more accessible". Business Insider. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ a b "Chris Echevarria Transcends Footwear With Debut Clothing Label, ACADEMY". Hypebeast. 2023-11-17. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ a b c d Nast, Condé (2021-09-24). "J.Crew Taps a Former Employee for Its Latest Collaboration". GQ. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ a b "Blackstock & Weber Collabs With J.Crew on Two Pairs of Wild Loafers". Gear Patrol. 2021-11-05. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ "A former J. Crew store employee is now one of its star collaborators". Retail Dive. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ "Blackstock & Weber Presents A Collection Of Weatherproof Loafers Just In Time For 'Hoodie Season'". Essence. 2021-10-23. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ "Meet the 10 startups participating in Techstars LA". Built In. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ "Sperry Taps Chris Echevarria of Blackstock and Weber as Creative Director". WWD. 2023-09-06. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ "The Sperry by Chris Echevarria Collection Has Arrived". Hypebeast. 2024-01-10. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ "Sperry Names Echevarria Creative Director for American Made Collection". MR Magazine. 2023-09-06. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ "Sperry Launches Shoe Collaboration With Chris Echevarria at Paris Fashion Week". Footwear News. 2024-01-19. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ "Chris Echevarria Is Reviving Sperry One Shoe At A Time". Essence. 2024-01-19. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ "Meet Academy, a New Menswear Brand Remixing Prep-School Staples for Grown Ups". Robb Report. 2023-12-05. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ "Blackstock & Weber Founder Chris Echevarria Teases First Store". Footwear News. 2024-04-22. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
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