Richard Tyler (designer)
Richard Tyler | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 September 1947 (age 78) |
| Occupation | Fashion Designer |
| Years active | 1960s–1990s |
Richard Tyler (born 22 September 1947) is an Australian fashion designer.
Early life
Tyler was born in the suburb of Sunshine in Melbourne (Australia). His mother, Topsie Tyler, was a steamstress who taught him to sew and tailor.[1][2] In his teens, he worked as an apprentice pattern cutter.[1][2]
Career
Tyler began dressing musicians and other celebrities in the 1960s, including singer Billy Thorpe[2] and Countdown host Molly Meldrum.[1] In 1978, Tyler designed The Wiz press tour wardrobe for singer Diana Ross.[2] In 1988, he opened the Tyler Trafficante boutique on Beverly Boulevard with Lisa Trafficante, who he married the following year. He was subsequently hired as head designer at Anne Klein.[2]
Tyler won three awards from the Council of Fashion Designers of America, including "best new talent" in 1993[2] and Women's Wear Designer of the Year in 1994.[3] He also won a Michelangelo Shoe Award.[4] Among the celebrities who have dressed in Tyler's designs are Anjelica Huston, Julia Roberts, Diane Keaton, Dodi Fayed, Annie Flanders, Lou Adler, Daryl Hannah, Jack Nicholson, Felicity Huffman, and Marcia Cross.[2]
As of 2025, Tyler is not active in fashion design.[5]
In media
In the 1990s, Tyler's workshop was featured in an episode of Behind Closed Doors with Joan Lunden.[6]
Part of his runway is shown in the 2001 movie Head over Heels.
In 2006, Tyler appeared as guest judge on the reality television program Project Runway.
References
- 1 2 3 Reason, Michael. "Richard Tyler, Fashion Designer (1946- )". Museums Victoria Collections. Creative Victoria. Retrieved 17 June 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Hubler, Shawn (26 February 2006). "The Wearing and Tearing of Richard Tyler". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 17 June 2026.
- ↑ WWD Staff (16 November 1994). "Richard Tyler to Receive Top Honor at CFDA Awards Gala". WWD. Retrieved 17 June 2026.
- ↑ "Richard Tyler". Designer Guide. NY Magazine. Retrieved 17 June 2026.
- ↑ Feitelberg, Rosemary (10 July 2025). "Richard Tyler Is Selling L.A. Villa and Mulls Fashion Comeback". WWD. Retrieved 17 June 2026.
- ↑ "Behind Closed Doors with Joan Lunden: Season 1 Episode 14". LocateTV. Archived from the original on 18 October 2012. Retrieved 17 June 2026.
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External links
- Richard Tyler at FMD
- Richard Tyler New York Magazine
- The Wearing and Tearing of Richard Tyler Los Angeles Times, February 26, 2006