Age, Biography and Wiki
Bruce Papas (Stephanos Bruce Papas) was born on 31 March, 1931 in Auckland, New Zealand, is a New Zealand fashion designer (1931–2020). Discover Bruce Papas's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 89 years old?
| Popular As |
Stephanos Bruce Papas |
| Occupation |
Fashion designer |
| Age |
89 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
31 March, 1931 |
| Birthday |
31 March |
| Birthplace |
Auckland, New Zealand |
| Date of death |
2020 |
| Died Place |
N/A |
| Nationality |
New Zealand
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He is a member of famous fashion designer with the age 89 years old group.
Bruce Papas Height, Weight & Measurements
At 89 years old, Bruce Papas height not available right now. We will update Bruce Papas's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Steven Papas (Staevros Papadopoulos) |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Bruce Papas Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bruce Papas worth at the age of 89 years old? Bruce Papas’s income source is mostly from being a successful fashion designer. He is from New Zealand. We have estimated Bruce Papas's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
fashion designer |
Bruce Papas Social Network
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Timeline
Bruce Papas (31 March 1931 - March 2020) was a New Zealand fashion designer.
Papas' mother’s family emigrated from Scotland to Hokianga, and his father came from Greece.
His parents met when his father traveled to Northland to work on the gum fields.
Papas' parents moved to Auckland after they married.
Papas trained as a cabinet maker at Seddon Memorial Technical College in Auckland when the fashion designer Flora MacKenzie came across an example of his glass work.
She offered the then 15-year-old a job in her fashion boutique, Ninette Gowns.
In 1950, Papas settled at Titirangi in West Auckland.
During his five-year apprenticeship, Papas learnt about fabrics, design, drafting, pattern making, hand cording and embroidery.
He left Ninette Gowns to start his own business named Staevros Gowns after his father who had recently passed away.
He worked from a room in his mother's house that had fitting rooms on one side and a work space on the other.
Bruce continued to specialise in haute couture for a small number of clients, some of whom followed him from Ninette Gowns.
His wedding and bridesmaids gowns, in particular, received much acclaim.
However, he was soon called up for compulsory training with the RAF.
On his return, Papas was headhunted by the department store Milne & Choyce.
They were looking for a full-time designer to create three ranges a year – approximately 500 styles – and manage a workroom of 50 staff.
Papas was the head designer for Milne & Choyce, overseeing a staff of 50.
A gown produced by Papas was worn by the Queen of Tonga, Sālote Tupou III, at the Coronation of Elizabeth II.
In 1961, Papas won the inaugural Golden Shears Awards with his Golden Peacock gown.
A large collection of his garments and design sketches are held at the Auckland War Memorial Museum.
Later in life, he established a salon on Queen Street, working until he retired in the early 1980s.
In 2018, the New Zealand Fashion Museum celebrated Papas' legacy with an exhibition "A Certain Style: Bruce Papas.
