ORIGINS
After initial study in architecture, Charles completed his undergraduate studies in Fiber Arts and Textile Science at North Carolina State University and postgraduate study at Parsons school of Design in Fashion. Educated in both the arts and sciences, Charles has developed a uniquely informed understanding of the fundamentals of design, the principles of aesthetics, and the complex science behind fabrics and materials.
With a year abroad researching central Asian Textiles and an initial career in luxury textile design, Charles began his womenswear fashion career in NYC with designer stints at Michael Kors collection, Luca Luca, and Billy Reid.
MAVERICK
In NYC 2013, Charles then launched his comprehensive collection, Harbison, with womenswear, menswear, and accessories exploring the designer’s central themes: ease, modernity, culture, gender, and sustainability.
Having dressed a slew of iconic celebrities (i.e. Beyonce, Michelle Pfeiffer, Ava Duvernay), design directed contemporary brands (i.e. Ungaro in London, Cult Gaia & Nicholas in LA), and collaborated with large-scale businesses around design, culture, and sustainability (i.e. Banana Republic, Waste Management) Charles continues to build Harbison in Los Angeles, infusing his experience — as well as his fascination with conceptual dualities — into this singular luxury lifestyle design studio.
HARBISON STUDIO is now available at Bergdorf Goodman, Moda Operandi and Saks Fifth Avenue.