Sophie Theallet was announced the winner of this year’s CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund awards in New York last week.

Bestowed by the Council of Fashion Designers of America and American Vogue, the prize is worth US$200,000 (RM700,000) to develop the designer’s collection as well as one year of mentoring by industry professionals.

The New York-based French designer was previously endorsed by US First Lady Michelle Obama, who wore Theallet’s feminine dresses – belted as always – on three occasions during her Europe trip this summer.

Runners-up, sustainable fine jewelry designer Monique Pean and menswear designer Patrick Ervell, each received US$50,000 (RM175,000).

Former winners of the prestigious fashion fund, now in its sixth year, include 2008’s Alexander Wang whose career has taken off since. – AFP
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