'Two Decades of Glamour' features Badgley's strong relationship with Hollywood finest
05 Mar '09
4 min read
Mark Badgley & James Mischka met in 1982 at Parsons School of Design in New York City. In 1988, the duo joined for forces and started Badgley Mischka. Both men had an affinity for making women look glamorous. In the Spring of 1999, the first Badgley Mischka collection hit top retailers such as Henri Bendel and Barney's.
In 1996, Badgley Mischka gained worldwide recognition when Winona Ryder wore a Badgley Mischka gown to the Academy Awards. Winona was the first in a long line of major red carpet moments to come for the designing duo including Jennifer Lopez at three consecutive Oscars, Madonna, Catherine Zeta Jones, Jennifer Lopez, Sharon Stone, Jennifer Garner, Julia Roberts, Kate Winslet, Sarah Jessica Parker, Ashley Judd, Carrie Underwood, Eva Longoria, Teri Hatcher and Brooke Shields.