Cynthia Rowley Biography

Cynthia Rowley is an American fashion designer based in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City. She was born on July 29, 1958, in Barrington, Illinois, United States. Cynthia is one of three children born to Ed Rowley, a former science teacher, and his wife, Clementine, who was a painter.

Cynthia Rowley Age

Cynthia is 62 years old as of 2021, she was born on July 29, 1958, in Barrington, Illinois, United States. She celebrates her birthday on July 29 every year, and her birth sign is Leo.

Cynthia Rowley Height

Rowley stands at an average height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m) tall

Cynthia Rowley Weight

Cynthia has a weight of 60 kgs (132 lbs.)

Cynthia Rowley Education

Cynthia graduated from Barrington High School and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1981. She was kicked out of her junior year art show at SAIC because of her use of wings in her design. In an interview with the Chicago Tribune, Cynthia said that Marshall Fields had bought her first collection while she was still a student at SAIC.

Cynthia Rowley Family

Cynthia is the daughter of Ed Rowley and Clementine Rowley. She is one of three children born to Ed Rowley, a former science teacher, and his wife, Clementine, who was a painter. Cynthia made her first dress at age seven. Her grandparents included the designer of the Pabst Blue Ribbon logo as well as a painter.

Cynthia Rowley Husband

Cynthia is married to her beloved husband William “Bill” Powers, they tied their knit on September 17, 2005, at the home of photographer Peter Beard. She was at first married to photographer Tom Sullivan who died in 1994.  She later got married to William Keenan Jr. with whom they also separated.

Cynthia Rowley Children

Cynthia is blessed with a daughter called Kit Clementine Keenan famously known as Kit Keenan.

Cynthia Rowley Net Worth

Rowley has an estimated net worth of $3 million dollars as of 2022. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a Designer. Through her various sources of income, Rowley has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Cynthia Rowley Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Rowley.

Cynthia Rowley Wiki

• Popular As: Cynthia Rowley
• Gender: Female
• Occupation / Profession: Designer
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
• Religion: Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Cynthia Rowley Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 62 years old
• Zodiac Sign: Leo
• Date of Birth: July 29, 1958
• Place of Birth: Barrington, Illinois, U.S.A
• Birthday: July 29, every year

Cynthia Rowley Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Available
• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m) tall
• Weight: 60 kgs (132 lbs.)
• Eye Color: Not Available
• Hair Color: Not Available
• Shoe Size: Not Available
• Dress Size: Not Available
• Breast Size: Not Available
• Waist Size: Not Available
• Hip Size: Not Available

Cynthia Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Not Known
• Mother: Not Known
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
• Marital Status: Married
• Husband/Spouse: Married to William “Bill” Powers
• Children: Daughter(s) (Kit Keenan)

Cynthia Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $100 million dollars
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: Fashion Designer

Cynthia House and Cars

• Place of living: To be Updated
• Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

Cynthia Rowley Career

Rowley won a SAIC fellowship award in her senior year and used the money to move from Chicago to New York City. She then launched her career with $3, 000 in seed money from one of her grandmothers. Rowley launched her first capsule collection in 1988, which has grown to include women’s wear, handbags, glasses, color cosmetics, fragrance, wetsuits and swimwear, home furnishings, bedding products, and office accessories.

The designer also created a line of home accessories called Swell based on a book series she co-wrote with friend Ilene Rosenzweig, which made its debut at Target in 2003. In 2011 Rowley presented the Mr. Powers collection, a limited menswear range named after her husband Bill Powers.

Rowley’s fashions are presented bi-annually at New York Fashion Week Signature Rowley stores are in New York City, Chicago, Montauk, Palm Beach, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, and Newport Beach as well as at the company’s web store.

Rowley’s designs were described by The New York Times as ‘flirty, vibrantly colored dresses and tops in wispy materials” that have “a whiff of the carefree, simple spirit” of Claire McCardell.

Cynthia Rowley Books

• 2007: Slim: A Fantasy Memoir
• 2005: The Swell Dressed Party
• 2003: Swell Holiday
• 2002: Home Swell Home
• 1992: Swell: A Girl’s Guide to the Good Life

Cynthia Rowley Awards

The Council of Fashion Designers of America honored Rowley with a Perry Ellis Award for New Fashion Talent in 1994. In 2012, Rowley was given the School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s Legend of Fashion award, alongside her husband Bill Powers. In 2015, Rowley won the Designer of the Year award at the 37th Annual American Apparel and Footwear Association American Image Awards.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cynthia Rowley

Who is Cynthia Rowley?

Rowley is an American fashion designer based in the West Village neighborhood of New York City.

How old is Cynthia Rowley?

Cynthia is 62 years old as of 2021, she was born on July 29, 1958, in Barrington, Illinois, United States.

How tall is Cynthia Rowley?

Rowley stands at an average height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m) tall

Is Cynthia Rowley married?

Yes, Rowley is married to her beloved husband William “Bill” Powers. They got married in 2005 and together they have three children.

How much is Rowley worth?

Rowley has an estimated net worth of $3 million dollars as of 2022.

Where does Rowley live?

Because of security reasons, Rowley has not shared her precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of her house.

Is Rowley dead or alive?

Rowley is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

Cynthia Social Media Contacts

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Website

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