Esteban Cortázar

Biography

Esteban Cortázar (born May 17, 1984) is a Colombian-American fashion designer. He grew up in Miami, Florida, and is one of the youngest designers to ever present at New York Fashion Week.

In 2007, Cortázar moved to Paris to run the House of Emanuel Ungaro. He familiarised himself with one of Europe's fashion icons. He has resided in Paris ever since.

In 2012, Natalie Massanet approached Esteban to create a series of capsule collections for Net-a-Porter. This process ushered in the relaunch of his eponymous brand. His work earned international acclaim and a loyal following for his take on femininity, modernity, and luxury.

In 2014, Cortázar created a strategy to lessen the interval from runway to store without compromising craftsmanship. His approach was to confirm orders and begin production before his runway shows cut the gap. The strategy started a conversation that is reshaping the industry.

After showcasing at the Paris Fashion Week, Cortázar's style earned a cult following. That style is defined by slick, sculptural lines created with ease, grace, and flow. His collections often juxtapose two ideas: a body restricted and a body free.

Poet shirting, circle hems, sliced leather, and equestrian hardware let women appear assured, bold, and austere. He has been referred to by Vogue as “the most uninhibited designer showing in Paris.”

Cortázar's collections are stocked in over 30 stores worldwide, including Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman, Lane Crawford, Browns, The Webster, Net-a-Porter, and Matches.