John Bartlett Men’s Wear

Meet the Business Owner

John B.

Business Owner

In 1992, John Bartlett launched his own label and quickly gathered momentum with orders from Bergdorf Goodman and Barneys. In 1993, Bartlett was awarded the «Perry Ellis Award for Best Newcomer,» becoming the first menswear recipient ever to receive the honor. Bartlett was feted again by the CFDA in 1997, when he was named Menswear Designer of the Year. Although based in New York, the late 1990’s found John working full time in Italy producing his signature collection with the Genny Group and serving as Creative Director for Byblos from 1998 until 2000.

At the end of 2002, Bartlett made the decision to put everything in storage and close his company to take a sabbatical in Thailand and Cambodia. By the end of 2003, Bartlett had reentered the industry with a collection level offering of tailored clothing, furnishings and accessories. In September of 2007, Bartlett opened his first branded flagship store situated in the heart of the West Village.