Experts
Zac Posen
Fashion Designer
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Re: What is the role of fashion in society?
"Fashion is a great historical marker," Posen says. Read More
February 1, 2008 | In Arts & Culture
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Re: What is the measure of a good life?
Food, friends, dialogue. Read More
November 8, 2007 | In Love, Sex, & Happiness
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Re: Does religion inform your worldview?
Posen discusses faith. Read More
November 8, 2007 | In Belief
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Re: Who are the fashion greats?
Gene Kelly, Crystal Balenciaga, Madeleine Vionnet, Issey Miyaki, Yohji Yamamoto, Yves St. Laurent, to name a few. Read More
November 8, 2007 | In Arts & Culture
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A balance of exploration and isolation. Read More
November 8, 2007 | In Identity
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Re: What is the future of fashion?
Fashion is headed for a hodge-podge of luxury and affordability. Read More
November 8, 2007 | In Arts & Culture
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Posen discusses the new wave of affordable lines. Read More
November 8, 2007 | In Business & Economics
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Re: Does fashion get the respect it deserves?
No, but there are moments when it becomes an art form. Read More
November 8, 2007 | In Arts & Culture
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What are the recurring themes in your work?
Architecture, anatomy and femininity define Posen's designs. Read More
November 8, 2007 | In Arts & Culture
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A good design can create form and ideas that haven’t been there before. Read More
November 8, 2007 | In Arts & Culture
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Re: Do you have a creative process?
It's important to question your talent. Read More
November 8, 2007 | In Arts & Culture
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Re: What sparks your creativity?
A blue baby blanket was Posen's first muse. Read More
November 8, 2007 | In Arts & Culture
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Growing up in NYC exposed Posen to many cultural influences. Read More
November 8, 2007 | In Politics & Policy
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Who am I? Read More
November 8, 2007 | In History
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Communication is key. Read More
November 8, 2007 | In Inspiration & Wisdom
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Optimism is always fashionable. Read More
November 8, 2007 | In Future
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America needs to open its eyes and its ears. Read More
November 8, 2007 | In Politics & Policy
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Fashion has always been a part of Posen's identity. Read More
November 8, 2007 | In Identity
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Sexuality moves fashion. Read More
November 8, 2007 | In Arts & Culture
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Posen doesn't have one god he looks up to. Read More
November 8, 2007 | In Belief
Zac Posen is an American fashion designer. Born in 1980, Posen grew up in New York City and received his fashion education at Central Saint Martins in London. After internships at the Metropolitan Museum and Nicole Miller, Posen rose to prominence as one of the new names of the Gen Art Fresh Faces in Fashion show. His fashions are particularly popular with the young Hollywood set, and his designs have been worn by Natalie Portman, Claire Danes and Rachel Bilson. Posen’s work has gained respect for its increasingly streamlined aesthetic of forties-inflected tailoring, mermaid-esque gowns, and itty-bitty cocktail frocks. He enlisted his mother Susan as CEO (she has since stepped down, and serves as Chairman) and his sister Alexandra as creative director, and in 2004, Sean Combs became a much-publicized backer. In 2004, Posen was awarded the CFDA Swarovski-Perry Ellis Award for Ready-to-Wear" after his first major runway show. Fragrance and diffusion lines are on the pike for 2009.
