Originally from Staten Island, he studied ballet and classical dance, and remembers being infatuated with dance costumes from an early age. He was actually a professional dancer before getting into design full-time, something he attributes for inspiring the line.
It’s easy to see why he draws in the big names: His disco-influenced designs are completely covered in colorful stones, begging to have a spotlight shined on them.īraccia officially launched his label in 2017, but his love of flashy design goes way back. He’s created glittery ensembles for Lizzo, Doja Cat, and drag queens including Violet Chachki and Aquaria.
When performers hit the stage, their look has to embody glitz and glamour-and who better to go to than a designer named The Disco Daddy? The crystal-obsessed artist, whose real name is Vincent Michael Braccia, has become the go-to guy for stars in need of a showy ensemble.
