Events & Press
“Designer Everett Johnson to Showcase Cultural Heritage and Vision at ‘Threads’”
St. Louis Argus News – Events Feature | March 25, 2024
by Lacey G. Souldier
Featured as one of ten designers selected for the prestigious, “Threads” fashion showcase, Everett Johnson was celebrated for his ability to blend cultural legacy with contemporary design. Held at the Missouri History Museum, the biennial event invited designers to create 21st-century garments inspired by historic textiles. In this feature, St. Louis Argus News explores Everett’s East St. Louis roots, and the personal legacy behind his brand,”Liza B.” named after his grandmothers and known for its bold, heritage-infused leather accessories. The article highlights Everett’s role in connecting fashion with historical storytelling and his unique contribution to preserving African American cultural identity through design.
One of a Kind Holiday Show
December 7 - 10 2023
The Mart
Chicago, IL
“Fashion is Art Exhibition: Showcasing Gavin Benjamin & Everett Johnson”
Brandt-Roberts Galleries (BRG) – Exhibition Press Release | May 7–29, 2022
Brandt Gallery presented a collaborative installation between East St. Louis designer Everett Johnson and Pittsburgh-based artist Gavin Benjamin in an exhibition titled, “Fashion is Art.” Curated in partnership with the Columbus Fashion Alliance, the show explored the intersections of fashion, art, and activism. Everett’s “Baggage Collection,”a series of leather handbags crafted in response to the murder of George Floyd, was featured in a striking visual dialogue with Benjamin’s still-life photography. Drawing from themes of legacy, personal history, and cultural reflection, both artists honored their family lineages while responding to social justice issues through their respective mediums. This powerful exhibition reinforced the idea that, as Nina Simone once said, “An artist’s duty is to reflect the times.”
“Fashion Lab”
St. Louis Fashion Fund – Press Feature | April 2019
The Fashion Lab is a professional and educational platform that fosters community, collaboration, and connection within the fashion industry. As a Fashion Lab Resident, Everett Eugene Johnson brings decades of creative expertise to the forefront. A celebrated hairstylist-turned-designer from East St. Louis, Everett merges his artistic roots with fashion innovation through his mixed media jewelry and handcrafted handbag line, Liza B., a tribute to his grandmothers. His work bridges heritage and high design, earning features in St. Louis Magazine, Town & Style, and more. Johnson’s ultimate goal is to use his line as a way to celebrate his family lineage while offering a high quality, timeless product to be shared throughout generations.
“Style Profile: Everett Johnson”
St. Louis Magazine – Culture Feature | July 17, 2015
by Helene Sayad
In this intimate interview, St. Louis Magazine spotlights Everett Johnson’s transformation from celebrated hairstylist to multidisciplinary artist and luxury accessory designer. Surrounded by his own artwork in his Central West End studio, Everett opens up about his evolution as a creative visionary, the spiritual depth behind his design process, and the inspiration behind his signature brand, “Liza B.”. With deep reverence for personal style, heritage, and self-expression, Everett shares the story of how leather became his language of art and legacy.