Bio
Stephen "Suede" Baum is an American fashion designer best known as a contestant on the fifth season of the reality competition television series Project Runway, in 2008.
Suede started his fashion career as an intern at Geoffrey Beene and decided to pursue a career in sportswear. He has launched denim-based collections, but has a passion for couture, eveningwear and specialty apparel.
Suede believes that this wide variety of style makes him a multi-talented designer. He describes himself as edgy, captivating, and alternative.
Madonna has been his biggest fashion influence - he finds that her ability to explore so many styles and cultures is a great inspiration.
He thinks that layering, experimenting, and leaving things to the imagination are all fashion musts.