Dennis Basso [Fashion Designer] Facts- Wiki, Bio, Age, QVC, Husband, Net Worth

Last Updated : December 28, 2021

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Age (2021): 67 Years Old

Husband/Spouse: Micheal Cominotto

Who Is Dennis Basso?

The gifted American designer Dennis Basso has been renowned in the fashion industry that celebrities and private clients have desired for the past three decades.

He is a Couture fur design virtuoso, famous for his bold coloration and pattern in his collection, consistently featured in the media and at red carpet gatherings.

Moreover, he is a respectful long-standing member of the prestigious Council of Fashion of America.

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Short Biography: Age, Origin

Dennis was born on February 25, 1954, in Washington, D.C. He holds American nationality and is a native NewYorker. His birth sign is Pisces.

As of 2021, Dennis’s age is 67 years old.

Dennis Basso’s Family and Education

Growing up in a happy family, Basso was inspired by the fashion sense of the women of his family. His mother, Theresa, was a stay-at-home mom who imbedded the fashion style in Basso with her stylish dressing sense. 

Moreover, his father, Richard, was in the produce business. Justin’s parents are the biggest cheerleader of his life, supporting his dreams from the very beginning.

The Roxbury High School graduate, Dennis was also educated at Catholic University in Washington, D.C. Moreover, he also graduated from the reputed Fashion Institute Of Technology in New York.

Short Career / Early Life

Dennis Basso started his own fashion house in 1983, after completing his education at the age of 29. He opened a small design studio in Manhattan with financial help from his parents, where he designed different lines of pelts. Within time, the company was multinational because of its unique pelts designs.

Basso established his ready-to-wear designs as the business flourishes with his signature furs on the typical day and evening gowns.

Later, in 2002, he opened his first freestanding boutique at Little Nell Hotel in Aspen, followed by his original flagship on Madison Avenue in Manhattan in 2003.

Furthermore, Basso is an admired New York Fashion Week designer who always manages to catch the public’s eyes. He is also a major collaborator of QVC for the past two decades.

In 2018, on the brand’s 35th anniversary, Dennis announced a new luxury accessories line.

Dennis Basso’s Married Life With Husband

Dennis tied the knot with his significant other, Micheal Cominotto, in November 2011. The couple exchanged the rings at renowned New York’s hotel, The Pierre.

Moreover, they celebrated their wedding with 400 intimate guests at The Perrie, where the hotel also saw same-sex marriages in its 81-year history.

Dennis first met his husband, Micheal, more than two decades before their big day, and to date, they are living a blissful married life. He often shares pictures with his husband on his social media, and they look as smitten as a newly-wed couple.

In addition, Micheal has been working with Dennis for almost two-decade, overseeing product development for Basso’s QVC collection.

Physical Appearance

At 67, Dennis looks fit and healthy and rocks grey hair with style. In addition, Dennis is relatively taller than his husband, Micheal.

How Much is Dennis Basso Net Worth?

Being in the fashion industry, Dennis has earned respect, fame, and net worth. He has not unveiled his net worth to the public yet. But, one can see that Dennis has garnered a colossal net worth to date after being in this profession for over three decades.

Other Quick Facts And Trivia About Dennis Basso:

• Dennis is a massive supporter of the Cancer Society of USA and regularly campaign and denote the charitable foundation.

• Bossa has also acted in the TV movie Life of the Party: The Pamela Harriman Story (1998) and in the TV series Entrepreneur.

• During Christmas 2017, when Dennis and his husband were in their home in Aspen, his Avenue store was robbed of merchandise worth more than $1 million.

• Dennis was also awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the Fashion Institute of Technology, recognizing his talent, vision, business strategy.

• His collection was worn in the movies such as Chicago, The Devil Wears Prada, Nine, Snow White, and the Huntsman.

• In 2011, Dennis launched an exclusive collection design for the esteemed Kleinfield Bridal Salon in New York City.

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