Jason Bunin
Jason Bunin's parents recognized their son's interest in the arts in high school and enrolled him in several illustration and design courses at the Center for Creative Studies in Detroit. Soon after, Bunin moved to New York and studied at Parsons, after which he designed accessories and handbags for Jill Stuart and, subsequently, sportswear for the Bill Blass Group. In 1995, Bunin joined Isaac Mizrahi in the Fabric Research and Development department, where he refined his grasp of luxurious textures and color. Bunin debuted his men's designer-sportswear collection for the spring/summer 1999 season, and a few months later was awarded the Fashion Group International's Rising Star Award for Men's Wear.
