CUSTOM MADE TO ORDER
No two people are alike..should your gown be any different?
Designer Bryan K Osburn lingers mostly in the European tradition of couture. His passionately
designed collection have clean, classic lines.
Originally from Chicago where he got his start in fashion, Bryan moved to New York where he
worked on 7th Avenue and in the bridal district. His first job in the bridal industry was with Vera
Wang. Soon after, he went on to work for: Galina, Jim Hjelm, Lazaro, Paula Varsalona, and Alvina
Valenta. He has a ball gown on permanent display at “The City of New York Museum” for “The
History of Fashion Exhibit”.
In 1993, Bryan went on his own to design under the name “Bryan K Osburn Collection”. He sold
bridal gowns to high-end specialty boutiques throughout New York City, made custom designs for
private clientele and designed for celebrities: Miss America (1994) Kenya Moore, Natalie Cole,
Phyliss Hyman, Patti LaBelle, Diana Ross, opera singer Kathleen Battle, actresses Sheri Headley,
(Coming to America,) Valerie Pittford (Half and Half), and Erica Alexander (The Cosby Show).
In 2000, Bryan moved to Province, France, where he spent a year and a half designing, being
inspired and participating in fashion shows for international interior designer Paul Mathieu. From
there, he moved to Charlotte, North Carolina. While living in Charlotte, Bryan became the in-house
designer for various bridal boutiques and then ventured out on his own designing for private
clients and creating custom gowns. With over 25 years of custom design experience, Bryan is
back in Chicago doing what he loves - designing custom made dresses and evening wear.
Past Events:
•Guest designer - Midwest Fashion Week - March 19, 2011, Indianapolis, IN
•Official red dress designer for the first Chicago Red Dress Party- April 16, 2011 (www.
chicagoreddressparty.org)
•Hair Wars competition – First Place – April 17, 2011
Upcoming Events:
•“French Vanilla” bridal collection - July 23, 2011 – Grand Opening of the Loft
•Drake hotel’s “Afternoon Tea” - July 29, 2011.
•“Soliloquy Bridal Couture” – in house designer - Herndon, Virginia (www.soliloquybridal.com) –
September 2011
His “loft” studio is located in West Town (www.wix.com/osburn/bko
Contact:
Sue Yan - Creative Director
(312) 961-8822
syan.bko@gmail.com
photography: ArtPhoto Chicago
No two people are alike..should your gown be any different?
Designer Bryan K Osburn lingers mostly in the European tradition of couture. His passionately
designed collection have clean, classic lines.
Originally from Chicago where he got his start in fashion, Bryan moved to New York where he
worked on 7th Avenue and in the bridal district. His first job in the bridal industry was with Vera
Wang. Soon after, he went on to work for: Galina, Jim Hjelm, Lazaro, Paula Varsalona, and Alvina
Valenta. He has a ball gown on permanent display at “The City of New York Museum” for “The
History of Fashion Exhibit”.
In 1993, Bryan went on his own to design under the name “Bryan K Osburn Collection”. He sold
bridal gowns to high-end specialty boutiques throughout New York City, made custom designs for
private clientele and designed for celebrities: Miss America (1994) Kenya Moore, Natalie Cole,
Phyliss Hyman, Patti LaBelle, Diana Ross, opera singer Kathleen Battle, actresses Sheri Headley,
(Coming to America,) Valerie Pittford (Half and Half), and Erica Alexander (The Cosby Show).
In 2000, Bryan moved to Province, France, where he spent a year and a half designing, being
inspired and participating in fashion shows for international interior designer Paul Mathieu. From
there, he moved to Charlotte, North Carolina. While living in Charlotte, Bryan became the in-house
designer for various bridal boutiques and then ventured out on his own designing for private
clients and creating custom gowns. With over 25 years of custom design experience, Bryan is
back in Chicago doing what he loves - designing custom made dresses and evening wear.
Past Events:
•Guest designer - Midwest Fashion Week - March 19, 2011, Indianapolis, IN
•Official red dress designer for the first Chicago Red Dress Party- April 16, 2011 (www.
chicagoreddressparty.org)
•Hair Wars competition – First Place – April 17, 2011
Upcoming Events:
•“French Vanilla” bridal collection - July 23, 2011 – Grand Opening of the Loft
•Drake hotel’s “Afternoon Tea” - July 29, 2011.
•“Soliloquy Bridal Couture” – in house designer - Herndon, Virginia (www.soliloquybridal.com) –
September 2011
His “loft” studio is located in West Town (www.wix.com/osburn/bko
Contact:
Sue Yan - Creative Director
(312) 961-8822
syan.bko@gmail.com
photography: ArtPhoto Chicago
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