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