New CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Winner!

Looks from Sophie Theallet Spring 2010

CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund has a new winner, Sophie Theallet. As winner Theallet takes home $200 000 and a year’s worth of mentoring! She follows in the footsteps of now much celebrated designer Alexander Wang. Considering this, we should definitely keep careful watch of what Theallet will do next.

Truthfully I hadn't had a chance to look at Sophie's collection before today but she is well known as having worked with Azzedine Alaïa for a decade before establishing resort line, Motu Tane with make up artist François Nars. According to Style.com,"The Brooklyn-based French expatriate...is one of Michelle Obama's Chosen Ones." Guess what Mrs O says is as good as gold. Check out the rest of her collection here.

Chanel Iman with Sophie Theallet

The runners-up, Ervell and Pean, did not go home empty handed as they each received $50 000 and a business mentor.

Can't wait to see what's next for these young talents.

Mark My Words, Designer to Watch: Mark Fast

Canadian born Mark Fast was one to watch at London Fashion Week! The knitwear designer was one of 2 that passed the New Generation selection committee this season.

And boy did he knit up a storm. Thuderstorms to be exact! He tells Style.com that his collection is about "that moment of fear and negativity, mixed with something that also feels beautiful."

If you're a fan of sexy, edgy body con in the vein of Azzedine Alaïa or Hervé Leger with and edgy kick, he's one to be on your radar.

Also, to note he hand knits each piece on a knitting machine, so no mass produced stuff here...which is kinda beautiful...but DARN! Not coming to my closet any time soon!