And The Winner is... Mr. Billy Reid

Billy Reid
photo courtesy of esquire.com

The 2010 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund winner was, a surpise to some, Mr. Billy Reid. The designer from smalltown Alabama was awarded not only the prize money, but the title which further validates any designer's talent and skill. It seems a sign of the times, perhaps, that Mr. Reid took the win home. The much hyped Prabal Gurung was runner up with his famous runway runway designs and the dresses that he places on the red carpet (Leighton Meester wore one of his designs to the event last night). However, it was the classic styles of Billy Reid, who has most recently teamed up with Levi's to create vintage-inspired pieces, that took home the prize. Billy Reid clothing is along the same lines as that of Gant Rugger, John Varvatos, and Ralph Lauren's RRL, all brands producing the rugged American preppy look that has caught on the past few seasons. This is a great accomplishment for Billy Reid, both the brand and the person, and it is great that the CFDA and Vogue can see the details and creative eye that goes into designs such as Reid's.



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