Joseph Altazurra

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The designer looked to his Spring 2014 collection for his first-ever Pre-Fall outing -- further exploring the notions of ease and nonchalance. But he also got unexpectedly playful, too, most notably in the form of zingy plaid.

Joseph Altuzarra has been the golden boy of the New York fashion scene ever since he debuted his namesake line in 2008 with Carine Roitfeld's full support. Season after season his collections have garnered critical acclaim. And in five short years he's racked up almost every major fashion prize out there: This summer he took home the American Woolmark Prize, 2012 he won the Swarovski Award for Womenswear and in 2011 he won the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund. So it's no surprise really, that Kering (formerly PPR)--the luxury group that includes Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga--has taken a stake in Altuzarra.

Joseph Altuzarra was named the US finalist for the International Woolmark Prize last night. He talked to us about what he plans to do with the $100,000 he just won and how he overcame his extreme nerves during the competition.