Asher Levine
Asher Levine | |
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| Born | March 12, 1988 Port Charlotte, Florida, U.S. |
| Occupation | Fashion designer |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Known for | Founder of the fashion label Asher Levine; designing for celebrities including Black Eyed Peas, Will.i.am, Bruno Mars, Adam Lambert, Rita Ora, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga |
Asher Levine (born March 12, 1988) is an American fashion designer and the creator of the innovative label Asher Levine.
Early life and education
Originating from Port Charlotte, Florida, Levine started sewing when he was just 10 years old and attended Port Charlotte High School. Upon completing his studies in 2006, he relocated to New York City to pursue higher education at Pace University, where he immersed himself in the avant-garde nightlife culture. He graduated in 2010 with a degree in Business Management and Entrepreneurship.
Career
Levine launched his fashion brand shortly before earning his degree. He is widely recognized for crafting bespoke outfits for prominent figures such as the Black Eyed Peas, Will.i.am, Bruno Mars, Adam Lambert, Rita Ora, and Taylor Swift—notably designing for her record-breaking "Bad Blood" music video, which has amassed over one billion views on Vevo platforms. His portfolio also includes collaborations with Lady Gaga, particularly for her "Marry the Night" video.
While custom-made designs initially built his name, Levine's first women's and men's collections have attracted significant critical acclaim. His work was featured in the November 2011 edition of Vogue Italia, photographed by Emma Summerton and styled by Patti Wilson. Additionally, his creations have appeared in leading fashion magazines such as i-D, Numéro, Interview Magazine, L'Uomo Vogue, Vogue, and Rolling Stone.
Levine’s latest collections showcase the use of innovative textiles including draped boiled wools, molded leather scales, exotic furs, and laser-cut crepe silks, emphasizing made-to-measure craftsmanship and local production. He incorporates advanced technology into both design processes and manufacturing, employing intelligent optical measurement software to improve precision.
His designs highlight molding and casting methods, demonstrated by a three-dimensional houndstooth-patterned moto jacket crafted from rubberized silicone fabric. Levine also partnered with MakerBot Industries to create the first-ever 3D-printed sunglasses presented at New York Fashion Week, which CNN described as “the hottest accessory on the runway.”
In addition to his design work, Levine has delivered lectures at prestigious institutions such as Stanford University, Fashion Institute of Technology, and Pace University.