Chris Echevarria
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| Born | November 20, 1987 New Jersey, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Fashion Institute of Technology |
| Occupation(s) | Fashion designer; entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Known for | Founder & Creative Director of Blackstock & Weber Founder of ACADEMY by Chris Echevarria |
Chris Echevarria (born 1987) is an American fashion designer and entrepreneur. He is the Founder and Creative Director of the lifestyle brand Blackstock & Weber, as well as the apparel line ACADEMY by Chris Echevarria. Additionally, he holds the role of Creative Director for Sperry by Chris Echevarria.[1][2]
Early life
[edit]Echevarria was born and raised in New Jersey.[1]
Education
[edit]In 2007, he enrolled in the Menswear Design program at the Fashion Institute of Technology.[3][4]
Career
[edit]Echevarria worked on the opening team at the J.Crew Liquor Store, while still attending the Fashion Institute of Technology.[5][6][7]
In September 2017, Echevarria founded the footwear company Blackstock & Weber, with handmade production taking place in Portugal.[8][9][5][10][11]
In September 2023, Echevarria was named Creative Director of "Sperry by Chris Echevarria," a Made in USA collection developed for the boat shoe brand, Sperry.[12][13][14]
In November 2023, Echevarria founded clothing company, ACADEMY.[15][3]He debuted a collection titled "School Clothes," which showcased a selection of sportswear, tailored pieces, and accessories influenced by Ivy League style.[15][3]
In 2024, Echevarria opened a store in NYC, which sells products from Blackstock & Weber and ACADEMY.[16]
In January 2025, Echevarria auctioned off a classic Porsche for the 2025 Los Angeles Fire victims.[17]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "In The Studio: Blackstock & Weber". Essence. 2024-06-14. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ "Academy by Chris Echevarria Wants to Take You Back to School". Esquire. 2023-11-17. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ a b c "Chris Echevarria Transcends Footwear with Debut Clothing Label, Academy". Hypebeast. 2023-11-17. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ "Style (Reviews)". Business Insider. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ a b Watamanuk, Tyler (2021-09-24). "J.Crew Taps a Former Employee for Its Latest Collaboration". GQ. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ "Blackstock & Weber Collabs With J.Crew on Two Pairs of Wild Loafers". Gear Patrol. 2021-11-05. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ "A former J. Crew store employee is now one of its star collaborators | Retail Dive". www.retaildive.com. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ Marsh, Calum (2023-11-08). "Brian Cox Hit 'The Tonight Show' in Pitch-Perfect Loafers". GQ. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ Gallagher, Jacob. "In a Post-Sneaker World Will We All Wear...Loafers?". WSJ. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ "Blackstock & Weber Releases A Collection Of Winter-Proof Loafers". Essence. 2021-10-23. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ "Meet the 10 startups participating in Techstars LA". Built In. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ Jones, John Russel (2023-09-06). "Sperry Names Echevarria Creative Director for American Made Collection". MR Magazine. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ "The Sperry by Chris Echevarria Collection Has Arrived". Hypebeast. 2024-01-10. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ Palmieri, Jean E. (2023-09-06). "Sperry Taps Chris Echevarria of Blackstock and Weber as Creative Director". WWD. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ a b Twardzik, Eric (2023-12-05). "Meet Academy, a New Menswear Brand Remixing Prep-School Staples for Grown Ups". Robb Report. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ Garner, Stephen (2024-04-22). "Blackstock & Weber Founder Chris Echevarria Teases First Store". Footwear News. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ "Blackstock & Weber Founder Auctions Porsche For Fire Reli..." Complex. Retrieved 2025-05-06.