Vaughn Terry

#EroticCity40 Keynote Speaker

Vaughn Terry is a celebrated fashion designer whose illustrious career has left an indelible mark on the fashion and entertainment industry. Best known as one half of the design team duo Louis & Vaughn, the Designers for Prince and Purple Rain were brought in at a pivotal time in Prince’s career assent during the 1999 tour to help him redefine his on-stage persona and bring new creative ideas to life. They blended their artistic visions and professional expertise to craft flamboyant ensembles of sleek sophistication that transcended celebrity trends and captivated his fans’ imaginations. transitioning his image from the previous outlandish and outrageous phase of un-dress and the customized thrift shop finds eras to more sensational wardrobe statements of musical majesty anchored by the color purple representative of wealth and royalty.

The resulting success of aesthetic innovation and theatrical elevation seamlessly complemented Prince’s musical vision  solidifying the designers’ prominences as visionaries in the world of fashion that continues to resonate today and established Prince the entertainer as an International Style Icon.

Louis & Vaughn’s collaboration with the music legend Prince that defined an era and captivated audiences worldwide along with the impressive outfits they also conceptualized for The Revolution, The Time, Morris Day, Shelia E., Vanity 6 & Apollonia 6 became integral to shaping the visual legacy to what the ‘Minneapolis Music Sound’ genre and cultural expression has become.

Vaughn Terry from his extensive work in the entertainment industry that has also included Earth Wind & Fire, Quincy Jones, BabyFace, The Temptations, Shalamar, and countless others also has accomplished collaborations working with and for esteemed fashion industry designers and couture brands Norma Kamali, Tahari, J.Mendel, Oscar de la Renta and Karl Lagerfeld, as well as apparel manufacturers Coach, Jones New York, and BLK DNM/Kellwood. His innovative approach to design and commitment to excellence leaves an enduring legacy that continues to inspire designers and fashion enthusiasts alike.

Vaughn Terry currently resides in New York City with a career influence that remains as potent as ever. He is currently working with the Paisley Park Museum Collections on exclusive merchandise designs and in collaboration with the costume developer for the upcoming Purple Rain adapted Stage Musical Production.