| Byron Lars | |
| Nationality: | American |
| Birth Date: | 19 January 1965 |
| Birth Place: | Oakland, California |
Byron Lars is an American fashion designer. He began designing under his own label in 1991.[1] As part of that season's success, Women's Wear Daily named him "Rookie of the Year."[2] Retailers to carry his work include Bergdorf, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales, Henri Bendel, Neiman-Marcus, and Anthropologie. His current label is named Byron Lars Beauty Mark.
In 2012, Lars designed dresses for Olympic gold medalists Sanya Richards-Ross, Carmelita Jeter, and Allyson Felix.[3]
Michelle Obama wore a dress from Lars's Beauty Mark line to the 2011 September 11 commemoration and in a portrait of the First Family.[4]
Lars has designed custom clothes for Barbie dolls since 1997 and has designed at least 19 dolls.[5] [6]
Lars is a graduate of El Cerrito High School, Brooks College, and Fashion Institute of Technology.[7]
He was honored with Pratt Institute's Visionary Award on May 1, 2014.[8]