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Desiree Scarborough is a Brooklyn-born multidisciplinary Artist and Fashion Designer, and the founder of her namesake brand, Desiree Scarborough. A proud RISD alum, she creates wearable art that celebrates heritage, sustainability, and inclusivity. Her work exists at the intersection of fashion, fine art, and community, framing her work in fashion design as a tool for storytelling, empowerment, and change.
Since launching her brand in 2020, Desiree has produced two critically acclaimed New York Fashion Week shows (2022 and 2024), participated in artist residencies in Paris and Belgrade (2024), and spoken on panels such as the Fusion Fashion Tech Society, exploring the intersections of creativity, sustainability, and AI (2025). Her creations have been featured in Vogue, WWD, Fashionista, E!, and Good Morning America, and she has dressed artists including Tierra Whack and Beyoncé’s lead dancer, Amari.
Known for her integrity and meticulous craft, Desiree personally designs, sews, and directs every collection, managing teams of 10 artists + more, video and photo shoots, and campaigns from her Bed-Stuy studio. Her practice emphasizes movement, representation, and care, further demonstrating that fashion reflects the diversity and humanity of the people who wear it.
Driven by travel, history, and community storytelling, Desiree continues to push the boundaries of what fashion can be: expressive, inclusive, and deeply personal.
Connect: info@desireescarborough.com
Website: www.desireescarborough.com
