Last year, Alexander Wang won the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund award and this year he’s won the Swiss Textile award.
The prize, which comes with 100,000 euros (about $150,000) was given to Rodarte last year. The money’s meant to help younger brands develop their international presence though really, aside from the runners up who are given Swiss fabric vouchers, it can be used for anything. The judging panel included Isabel Toledo and i-D’s Ben Reardon.
Alex said, “I’m so honored to take this award…This year has been an amazing year for us as a company and as a family. Taking it forward and growing as a business has helped us realize a lot of things. The monetary component [of this prize] is always a big help, no matter what size business you are. The most important thing is to keep improving what you do and keep on moving forward. [It’s] like the cherry on the cake.”
Is there anything else left for him to win?
posted by guest
Nov 13, 2009 4:53PM
I don't get why he keeps winning all these design awards. I mean I like his stuff and I buy his stuff, but I don't think his work is that remarkable. The only remarkable thing about him is his saleability. And I personally think that has more to do with his price point.