Altuzarra Wins CFDA Competition

In hindsight, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) winners and nominees often seem so easy to single out, and this year was no different. Nominees Pamela Love and Creatures of the Wind seemed like obvious choices, given their recent work and ever-growing acclaim — Creatures of the Wind was featured on WWD’s June 2008 cover, just one year after its conception, and Pamela Love’s unique pieces were received with a cult-clamoring frenzy. This year’s winner seems even more obvious.

Launching only three years ago, Joseph Altuzarra has officially claimed his status as golden boy — a status that's been officially sealed by this year’s steady stream of rave reviews. Known for ultramodern, functional clothing, Altuzarra’s most recent show was considered a complete "about face" for the somewhat still-fledgling brand. (That’s not to say his other collections haven’t been well received.) With Altuzarra's spring 2012 collection, critics have given strong footing for a promising future. Of course, the CFDA win and accompanying $300,000 can’t hurt either.

Text Tienlyn Jacobson 
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Trendy Turtlenecks for Fall

It could be the cold weather, or it could be inspiration from Steve Job's go-to look — whatever it is, turtlenecks have been gracing the runways left and right. From Altuzarra, to Opening Ceremony, to Rachel Comey, the trend that has long since remained questionable seems to have found it's new chic counterpart.

Silhouettes range from chunky to slim fit, and designers are making sure to give their turtlenecks a modern twist — to keep you from looking too Urkel.

See a couple more looks after the jump, and find the look that's best for you!