Photo courtesy of Bryce Burroughs.
EDITORS NOTE: This article was originally titled “Meet Bryce Burroughs: Artist, Designer, Creator.” Bryce Burroughs has since changed his name to Bryce Elgin. The title has been edited to reflect that, but article text remains the same. Updated June 25, 2020.
From trucker hats and masks to patterned shorts and denim, Bryce Burroughs creates everything with intention and care. His brand, Creation Bryce Burroughs, delivers unique and deliberately crafted pieces that transcend mere clothing to be a form of wearable art.
“I say my clothes are art because I value the garment that I’m creating as a piece that has its own life, and there was love put into it. I value it too much to label it as just a clothing brand.” The value Bryce attaches to his creations is a reflection of the time and energy put into making each piece. The Dayzed and Confused BB Shorts from his recent drop, for example, began as just strips of plain white terry cloth. But after careful sewing, stitching, screen printing, and airbrushing, Bryce was able to turn raw material into a wearable product. It’s very rewarding, Bryce explained, to see “something come from what could be a tablecloth almost, just a flat piece of fabric, turn into something that is cool and made in a completely different way than anywhere else.” Right now, every Creation BB piece is made in Bryce’s house with his own two hands. While future expansion might necessitate other production techniques, Bryce remains committed to the integrity of his work, and insists the design and sample construction will always be performed by him.
When asked to describe the style of his clothing, Bryce noted its resemblance to that of an “elegant street hippie.” This is evident in his frequent incorporation of om and kokopelli symbols, as well as bright colors and layered materials. When it comes to creating, Bryce is inspired by natural entities like the ocean, as well as just looking around and living in the moment. Additionally, he’s always been interested in old knick-knacks and vintage items, thanks to growing up with a mom who owns an antique shop. But when it comes to popular brands and trends, Bryce couldn’t care less. He expressed no desire to imitate or appeal to whatever is trendy at the moment. Rather, he’s committed to producing pieces that are a genuine reflection of himself.
Bryce’s interest in the design industry began when he was about 14 and working for Dominic Ciambrone, aka The Shoe Surgeon. Luckily for Bryce, he grew up in the same hometown as Dominic and was given the opportunity to work in fashion at an early age. It didn’t take long for him to realize this was something he enjoyed, and moved on to pursue projects that were entirely his own. Since then, Bryce has refined his skills and style considerably, and is excited to continue progressing as an artist and designer. Although COVID-19 has put some plans on hold, he’s currently working on a merch line for his good friend 24kGoldn, and anticipating his own collection coming out this fall. “My main focus is to protect my vision, and to continue to work and perfect it.” Knowing Bryce’s keen attention to detail and commitment to his craft, we’re sure to see exactly that from him in the future.
