Barrie Kaufman

Barrie Kaufman (born October 20, 1981) is an American fashion designer and costume designer. She is the sole owner of the Fables by Barrie label. Known for her designs of retro garments and western wear inspired clothing, Kaufman has consistently worked on music industry projects and with various celebrities including Dolly Parton, Sierra Ferrell, Hailey Whitters, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, Kacey Musgraves and Carrie Underwood.

Career

In 2007, Kaufman began her label Fables by Barrie as a swimwear line inspired by 1950's pinups and vintage influences. The red, white and blue retro sailor swimsuit has become a well-known style selling worldwide in South America, Israel, Puerto Rico and Australia.

Kaufman's embellishment work for Steve Summers is featured in Dolly Parton's ''Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones.

Awards and honors

Kaufman's stage wear designs are featured in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Tennessee. In 2023, multiple costumes were displayed including the corn skirt worn by country music singer-songwriter, Hailey Whitters and a jumpsuit customized by Kaufman for Miranda Lambert in 2021.