Scott Morrison (designer)
Scott Morrison | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Alma mater | University of Washington |
| Occupation(s) | Designer, entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1995 - present |
| Known for | Pioneer of premium denim |
| Title | Founder of Paper Denim & Cloth, Earnest Sewn, 3x1 Denim, Radmor Golf |
| Board member of | Leo's Lighthouse Foundation |
| Spouse | Gracileia Souza (married 2009 - present) |
| Children | 2 |
Scott Morrison is an American designer and entrepreneur. He is best known for pioneering premium denim in America and as the founder of Paper Denim & Cloth, Earnest Sewn and 3x1.[1][2][3] He also served as the CEO/Creative Director for Japanese designer clothing company Evisu.[4][5]
Morrison is currently the co-founder of golf lifestyle brand Radmor.[6][7]
Early life and education[edit]
Morrison was born in Palm Springs, California. His parents were both educators. At age 11, Morrison started playing golf, and after graduating from Palm Springs High School he received a scholarship to play Division 1 golf at the University of Washington.[8]
He attended the University of Washington (Seattle) from 1990-1995, receiving (4) Varsity letters for men's golf.
Career[edit]
After college, in late 1995, Morrison went to work for Seattle based clothing company Derek Andrew. Morrison moved to New York City in 1997 to work at a new division of Mudd Jeans, and in 1999, started Paper Denim & Cloth.[9] In 2004 Morrison left Paper Denim & Cloth to start Earnest Sewn.[10][11]
In 2009 Morrison left Earnest Sewn and took a job as the CEO/Creative Director for Evisu. In 2011, Morrison started 3x1, America's first bespoke denim tailor in SoHo, NYC.[2]
In 2019, Morrison co-produced and hosted a denim docu-series Common Thread.[12]
In 2020, Morrison co-founded golf lifestyle brand Radmor with former University of Washington golf teammate Bob Conrad.[13]
References[edit]
- ^ "Scott Morrison". SURFACE. 2016-10-25. Retrieved 2021-09-16.
- ^ a b "3x1 Founder Scott Morrison Explains His Commitment to a Great Pair of Jeans". SURFACE. 2018-05-31. Retrieved 2021-09-16.
- ^ "Denim Expert Critiques Celebrities' Jeans". GQ. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
- ^ FR, FashionNetwork com. "Scott Morrison prend la direction d'Evisu". FashionNetwork.com (in French). Retrieved 2021-09-16.
- ^ "Why Nike Picked This Tiny Atelier to Make Its Denim Shoe". Bloomberg.com. 2019-05-24. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
- ^ Miles, Greg (2023-04-04). "Radmor's Spring Collection Makes A Fashion Impact - Chicago Golf Report". Retrieved 2023-09-02.
- ^ Miceli, Alex (2022-11-17). "This Golf Apparel Brand is Betting Big on Sustainability". Sports Illustrated Golf: News, Scores, Equipment, Instruction, Travel, Courses. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
- ^ "The Perfect Jeans Are All About Flattering Fabrics and the Right Proportions". W Magazine. 2015-12-18. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
- ^ "Red hot and blue: Scott Morrison has the luxury denim market all sewn". The Independent. 2011-10-23. Retrieved 2021-09-16.
- ^ "Meet the Denim Expert Making Bespoke Men's Jeans for the Stars". Observer. 2015-04-24. Retrieved 2021-09-16.
- ^ "Here's How the Denim Industry Is Making Sure Your Blue Jeans Don't Kill the Planet". Esquire. 2019-08-06. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
- ^ Roshitsh, Kaley (2019-07-25). "Common Thread by 3×1 Makes Debut in Brooklyn". WWD. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
- ^ Group, Sinclair Broadcast (2021-06-18). "Seattle-based Radmor is making fashionable, sustainable golf clothes". Seattle Refined. Retrieved 2021-09-16.