Zac Posen
Posen rose to prominence as one of the new names of the Gen Art Fresh Faces in Fashion show. He launched his namesake collection in 2001 and immediately caught the attention of young Hollywood starlets. Then, following his first runway show presentation in 2004, Posen received the CFDA Swarovski–Perry Ellis Award for Ready-to-Wear. Posen’s work has gained respect for its increasingly streamlined aesthetic of forties-inflected tailoring, mermaid-esque gowns, and itty-bitty cocktail frocks.