Who is Billy Reid?

Who is Billy Reid?
Born in Amrite, Louisiana, Billy Reid was the son of a women's boutique owner. This childhood inspired Billy Reid to travel to The Art Institute of Dallas, after which he started his four year career with Saks Fifth Avenue, and later with Reebok. After extensive travel, Billy Reid launched his first line of men's wear, William Reid, in 1998. After receiving the CFDA award for Best New Menswear Designer in 2001, Billy Reid moved to Florence , Alabama, to spend time with his family.
It wasn't until 2004, that the Billy Reid brand truly materialized, with the first brick and mortar breaking ground in Dallas, Houston and Florence. With word of a his great new brand gaining momentum, Billy Reid was given the GQ/CFDA’s Best New Menswear Designer and won the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Award 2010, and CFDA’s 2012 Menswear Designer of the Year, soon after.
Beautiful Design
Billy Reid quickly began attracting a loyal following, and it isn't hard to see why. With the care and precision that goes into every article of clothing created, it feels as though the clothing was made especially for you. Incorporating such modern and contemporary design with durability and comfort is no easy feat, but Billy Reid pulls it off effortlessly. Specializing in creating clothes that feel broken in and well aged, Billy Reid urges people to select clothing they feel comfortable wearing and invest in high quality over high quantity.
Made With Care
Billy Reid started his clothing company manufacturing in the United States, and that is where he is still producing his clothes. With factories located in New York City and his home town of Florence, Alabama. Using the highest quality fabrics and materials from around the world, Billy Reid incorporates the finest details into making every piece of clothing feel special and unique.