Versailles ’73

 

Burrows participated in the now infamous benefit fashion show held at the Palace of Versailles, France, which was organized by Eleanor Lambert in 1973. The French were represented by designers, Pierre Cardin, Christian Dior, Hubert de Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent, Emanuel Ungaro.  The Americans were represented for the first time in Europe and along with Burrows included, Halston, Oscar de la Renta, Bill Blass and Anne Klein. Burrows’ success continued and he was awarded the Coty award in 1973, 1974 and 1977.

 

 

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