Billy Reid

Quick Facts

Full Name	Billy Reid
Occupation	Fashion Designer
Date Of Birth	Dec 4, 1964(1964-12-04)
Age	60
Birthplace	Amite
Country	United States
Birth City	Louisiana
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Billy Reid Biography

Billy Reid is one of the most popular and richest Fashion Designer who was born on December 4, 1964 in Amite, Louisiana, United States. American fashion designer who is most well-known with his use of high-end fabrics that have unusual details.

He, Mary Kate as well as Ashley Olsen are all CFDA winners.

Reid originally launched his men’s collection under the William Reid label in March 1998. When Reid started the business in 1998, it was a one-man operation; he lived in the Garment Center, while a room at the Hotel Chelsea served as an office, studio and showroom. The William Reid brand was focused on wholesale account partnerships rather than directly-owned retail stores; the Fred Segal and Stanley Korshak stores were the main wholesale partners (Stanley Korshak also carries Kiton, Isaia, Brioni, Belvest, Brunello Cucinelli and Ermenegildo Zegna). Reid received the CFDA Best New Menswear Designer award in 2001. The brand held a successful runway show on September 10, 2001, but economic effects arising from the September 11 attacks forced him to close the business. Reid was “shell-shocked” and with his wife moved in with his in-laws in Florence, Alabama, where she grew up in a household of nine children. Florence is just across the Tennessee River from Muscle Shoals, famous for its recording studio, where The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Willie Nelson, Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, and others have recorded. At the 2010 census, the population of Muscle Shoals was 13,146. The estimated population in 2015 was 13,706.

In the initial aftermath of 9/11, Reid reached out to Reebok, TaylorMade and other contacts to find freelance design work to make ends meet for his wife and young children. After the economy improved, Reid’s post-9/11 business model built up a small namesake chain of shops which reflected his “personality and his aesthetic” – loaded with antiques, family heirlooms and reclaimed architectural materials; they “took on a very personal, warm and hospitable environment.” In 2004, Charles Moore, legendary photographer of the Civil Rights Movement, shot the first photos for the brand. The first Billy Reid stores opened in 2004 in Dallas and Houston showing menswear only; the women’s collection started in 2007. Wholesale distribution began in 2009. Wholesale still accounts for about half of the brand’s revenue. The company headquarters is in Florence, Alabama in a historic bookstore. Downstairs is his flagship shop and upstairs is his design studio. The brand operates 12 directly-owned stores which have an atmosphere of faded elegance: well-worn chairs and carpets, antique chandeliers, mounted animals, and antique apothecary cabinets. Reid has said: “We’re based in Alabama and work in New York; It’s the balance of those two worlds that our aesthetic is about.” Reid cites Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Perry Ellis as influential American designers, and has named Bill Robinson as “one of [his] biggest influences.” Vogue noted the brand’s “relaxed charm and rolled-up elegance.” In early 2017 Observer magazine called Reid “perhaps the most-likable player on the American menswear scene.” The Washington Post has described Reid’s aesthetic as “worn luxury”. and W magazine named it “Southern Gentleman sartorialism”. Vogue described the Fall 2018 collection as “country luxury.”

He was raised and born in Amite, Louisiana.

Billy Reid Net Worth

Billy Reid is one of the richest Fashion Designer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Billy Reid 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a fashion designer and merchandise in The Art Institute of Dallas.

He was awarded his CFDA Menswear Designer of the Award in 2012.

Billy Reid (born June 13, 1964) is an American fashion designer based in Florence, Alabama. His line includes men’s, women’s, accessories and eyewear. His clothing, self-described as “lived-in luxury” and “broken-in luxury”, is known for its classic styles in high quality fabrics with unusual accents and Southern influence. Reid summarizes his brand’s concept as “American luxury built to last.” Billy Reid, Marc Jacobs, Tom Ford, and Michael Kors are the only fashion designers who have won 3 or more CFDA Awards.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Billy Reid height 6 ft 5 in Billy weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Billy Reid Dating?

According to our records, Billy Reid married to Jeanne Reid. As of December 1, 2023, Billy Reid’s is not dating anyone.

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A Billy Reid Shindig event was held at Blackberry Farm in Walland, Tennessee on November 16–19, 2017. Grammy award-winning artist and producer, Dan Auerbach performed; James Beard award-winning chef and author Daniel Patterson cooked for the group; and winemaker Russell From of Herman Story Wines in Paso Robles guided a wine tasting. A follow-up Blackberry Farm Shindig was held in November 2018. The guest chef was Edouardo Jordan of Salare and JuneBaby, and the guest winemaker was Cushing Donelan of Donelan Wines.

Facts & Trivia

Billy Ranked on the list of most popular Fashion Designer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Billy Reid celebrates birthday on December 4 of every year.

Shindig No. 9 was held in Muscle Shoals, Alabama on the weekend of August 25–27, 2017. Guests at Shindig No. 9 included Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Jack White, Ron Gallo, Russ Pollard, Cedric Burnside, Carl Broemel of My Morning Jacket, Del McCoury Band, John Currence, and John T. Edge. At Shindig No. 9, Tesla Motors provided vehicles for Shindig guests to test drive, following Reid’s collaboration with Tesla to install an electric car charging station on the campus of University of North Alabama in Florence. Former Per Se head sommelier Andre Mack was the wine sponsor for Shindig No. 9, showing his Willamette Valley AVA pinot gris and pinot noir varietals.

Where is Billy Reid made?

At his studio in Florence, Ala., Billy Reid designs luxurious clothes with a laidback attitude for men and women, including stars like Will Smith and Daniel Craig.

Where is Billy Reid headquarters?

About us. Billy Reid is a modern Southern design studio. From our home in Florence, Alabama , we at Billy Reid have been making expertly crafted, standout clothing for more than 20 years.

Where did Billy Reid live?

After living in their Florence, Alabama home for 15 years, designer Billy Reid says he and his family still aren’t finished decorating.

Where did Billy Reid start?

The first, called William Reid, was a promising operation that began in New York in the late 1990s and produced high-luxury designer clothes.

What is Florence Alabama known for?

Currently, Florence is known as “Alabama’s Renaissance City” because of its annual hosting of the Alabama Renaissance Faire. Florence has a city council form of government with a mayor and six council members who each serve a four- year term.