A Tribute to Scott Barber
In 2020, we tragically lost our founder and leader Scott Barber in an automobile accident. To those of you who never met Scott, we wanted you to know a little more about him.
If you met Scott once, you felt like you knew him forever. Within the menswear industry, he was widely admired for his design talent, entrepreneurial spirit, humility, upbeat personality and wicked sense of humor.
He launched his self-titled brand in 1994 with little formal training other than working for a men’s store in Fort Collins, CO. “I didn’t study textile design; I just have an eye,” he told MR Magazine in 2007. “Ted Williams could hit fastballs; I understand fit, proportion, and color.” Scott’s natural talents were evident from his very first collection. Within a few years, the Scott Barber brand could be found coast to coast at the finest specialty stores across the country.
Unlike many in the fashion business, Scott was not in it for the attention. What he valued most were the personal friendships with each store owner and the relationships his brand forged with customers. Ironically, Scott built the brand without a passion for sales. Scott’s products sold themselves.
Outside of business, Scott was most passionate about his wife Tonya and two children, Amanda and Charlie. Scott’s penchant for design and adventure extended to motorcycles, vintage sport cars, boats, planes, skiing, outdoor adventure, animals, music and a dry joke. In an industry known for “over the top,” Scott was refreshingly laid back and down to earth. He was the guy you wanted to live next door.
Looking to the future, the greatest testament to a life’s work is that it’s worth preserving. This is exactly what we plan to do with Scott Barber. In Fall ‘21, we will debut our faithful evolution of the casually refined, easy going elegance of Scott Barber with new luxury performance fabrics, updated styles, inspired designs and finely-tuned detailing.
We are honored and excited to continue Scott’s legacy and hope you will join us. Thank you for being a customer and friend of Scott Barber.
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21 comments
To Tonya:
I happened to be in Andrisen Morton today and in the course of conversation I heard the terrible news of Scott’s passing. My heart goes out to you. We have been out of touch for quite a few years now but Heather and I have many fond memories of the old days in Fort Collins….you and Scott were so much a part of that. I wish you all the best.
Sincerely,
Mark Paulsen
After reading, I wish I had the opportunity to have known Scott.
I have loved the quality, look and feel of Scott Barber products. They are my favorite! And I was saddened to hear of Scott’s passing. I only new him as the founder of a brand I loved and wore so often, learning more about his life, his family, and his interests has been wonderful. Please pass on my condolences to Scott’s family.
Scott was such a friendly likable guy that I always looked forward to seeing him. His many hobbies and interests he was passionate about made spending time with him a treat.
I completely agree with your assessment……. having never met Scott, we became friends….. after asking him via email where to dine in downtown Denver….