Brian Reyes
The Label
Fresh off a gig at Oscar de la Renta’s atelier, Reyes went into his first season, spring 2006, as one New York’s most hyped young designers. But his collection of sheer cocktail numbers and evening attire, seemingly inspired by his days chez De la Renta, was met with mixed reviews. Since then the 26-year-old has been developing his own voice, which still includes cocktail dresses aplenty but now with a more youthful vibe. For fall 2007 he showed a strong eye for color, texture and volume with lots of interesting brocade dresses and coats. In 2006, he received the Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation award, and he’s become a red-carpet fave among young Hollywood, including actresses like Rachel Bilson and America Ferrera, who wore a purple Reyes creation for her 2007 Golden Globe win.
The Look
Young socialite with a funky twist. One of his signature silhouettes is tight on the bodice with a pouffed bubble skirt.
The Designer
Reyes grew up between suburban Florida and New Jersey and his parents’ homeland of Colombia. The self-taught designer cut his teeth at such venerable houses as Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, and De la Renta before making the bold choice to go out on his own at the age of 24.
