Photostat floral dress by marc bouwer biography

As a New Yorker whose fashion sense is informed by thrift stores, stoop sales, and the occasional message tee, I had no idea who Marc Bouwer was when we met at a cruelty-free fashion event in December.

He was a nice, unassuming fellow in worn jeans who served as a judge for the HSUS “Cool vs. Cruel” competition to inspire young designers to create fur-free designs. As first prize, the best designer won a coveted internship at Marc Bouwer’s design studio.

Photostat floral dress by marc bouwer biography wikipedia

After doing a little homework, I learned that Marc Bouwer is a major designer, indeed. His elegant gowns are worn on red carpets by the likes of Halle Berry, Angelina Jolie and Charlize Theron. Bouwer’s client list also includes some of the most ubiquitous celebrities in the world, like J