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News Nov 18, 2008 @ 8:21am

And the CFDA Goes To…

by Natalie Hormilla

alexander wang is voctorious.jpgChace Crawford may have no idea who he is, but at least everyone else does -

Alexander Wang took home the CFDA’s biggest prize last night, flanked by runners-up Sophie Buhai and Lisa Mayock of Vena Cava, and Albertus Q. Swanepoel of Albertus Quartus.

Wang now joins the ranks of past winners Proenza, Trovata, Doo Ri and Rogan to go with his two years of mentorship, not to mention the $200,000 to grow his business. So between his CFDA award and his Shu deal, Alex should be rolling in it like Scrooge McDuck.

Money jackets a la Jeremy Scott for Fall 09?

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posted by stylecrusader

Nov 18, 2008 9:06AM

Alexander Wang truly deserves this, and I'm so happy for the success he has achieved in such a short period of time. Can't wait to see what he does next.

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posted by guest

Nov 18, 2008 9:29AM

obedient sons should have got this

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posted by houseofstyle

Nov 18, 2008 9:41AM

good choice-- he's so talented

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posted by guest

Nov 18, 2008 10:13AM

i don't care about no chace crawford.
alexander's the real cutie!

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posted by etoilee8

Nov 18, 2008 12:05PM

Fantastic for him! At first, I wasn't in love with his designs, but he really grew on me and now I have a piece of his which I love. I love seeing young people do well, I really do.

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posted by guest

Nov 18, 2008 1:23PM

AGREED #4!

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posted by guest

Nov 18, 2008 4:16PM

I have a friend who briefly dated him a long time ago, who is kicking himself right now, lol.

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posted by guest

Nov 18, 2008 5:30PM

I wish Vena Cava would have won the top prize. They have been at this for a while now and I think they really could have used the money more than Alexander.

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posted by guest

Nov 18, 2008 6:52PM

i agree, #8. Alex Wang needed that money less than anyone else who was up for that award. it's one thing for the cfda to award a successful brand and a talented designer, and I get that. but to award last person in the world who needed that money? have you seen his new studio? Do YOU think that designers who are in desperate need of money to further their careers are out there buying sprawling studio space in Tribeca?
wang has a great eye and a great sense of style, but ripped jean shorts, tee shirts, and pastel sweatpants can be purchased elsewhere in the market for under $600. by awarding him the top prize the cfda is showing us that subpar creativity, a vortex of hype, and a trust fund are more deserving of help than struggling talent.

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posted by guest

Nov 18, 2008 7:05PM

As much as I love Wang (seriously, half of my wardrobe is by him!), I completely agree with #8 and #9. Doesn't his family own garment factories in China? I don't see any reason for him to have been given the award.

I really wish it would have gone to Vena Cava. It sucks they were up against Wang, of course he was going to win!

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