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Featured Designer RECOCHAPPLE

Reco Chapple (born in Chattanooga, Tennessee), is an American fashion designer. He finished 4th in Bravo TV's series The Fashion Show.[1] Chapple has a background in architecture and performing arts and founded the company Studio 423 in Chattanooga.Chapple graduated from Chattanooga's Brainerd High School in 1996. He attended Lane College, a historically black college (HBCU), in Jackson, Tennessee, for two years before he transferred to Tennessee State University in Nashville, where he received his BS degree.

In the Past decade, Reality TV has become a major force in Americas homes. We rush home to catch our favorite reality stars and shows, that satisfy our guilty pleasure with interesting and hilarious entertainment.

From Big Brother, Survivor, Real World, Americas Next Top Model to I Love New York, Project Runway, Housewives and the newly Fashion Show, these contestants and entertainers keep us wondering and tuning in week after week. And, this is where we find Reco Chapple.

Reco was a contestant on the very first season of the Fashion Show. A competitive show on Bravo where contestants showcased their skill and ability in fashion design. Week after week, the contestants had to create unique and wearable designs based on various challenges, assignments, and personal style. In the end, the winner got to take home $100,000 and a chance to sell their line. Although, Reco came in 4th place, his skill, talent, and personality created a loyal and honest fan base that will soon help propel him to winning success.

Reco has been in the fashion business for over 10 years. He describes his style as uber sexy and glamorous, creating pieces such as ballroom gowns, two-piece suits, and streamline pants and jeans. Reco currently owns a boutique, ‘423 Clothing’, and is creative director for his line, “House of Chapple”.