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Thomas Tait is the winner of the 2010 Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize. It was awarded in The Dorchester’s elegant Orchid Room in London where an
intimate gathering of VIP guests mingled with the celebrated Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize judging panel. The judges (pictured above) of the
inaugural Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize included Manolo Blahnik, the Hon. Daphne Guinness, milliner Stephen Jones, Yasmin Le Bon, Giles
Deacon, Vanity Fair contributing editor Elizabeth Saltzman, ES Magazine’s fashion director Gianluca Longo and chairperson of the Dorchester Collection
Fashion Prize Bronwyn Cosgrave.
Thomas Tait received £25,000 to enable him to create his next collection, as well as accommodation and an event at the Dorchester Collection hotel of his
choice. He was one of five shortlisted designers which included Louise Goldin, Mary Katrantzou, Chau Har Lee and Hermione de Paula.
While the standard of all of the designers was truly outstanding, the judges agreed that Tait demonstrated immense design flair and a capability for future
critical distinction and commercial success. “Thomas Tait is only 22 years old but he has a highly original, confident point of view which, ultimately
convinced the judges that he was worthy of the prize,” said Bronwyn Cosgrave. “His curvilinear minimalist, couture-quality approach to tailoring
demonstrates a new direction for fashion, which is very exciting. A star is born.” Famed shoe designer Manolo Blahnik agreed, “Thomas has got an
incredible couture mind and will come up as one of the few couturiers.”
The goal of this prize is to provide Tait with the springboard needed to launch a hugely successful fashion career. “It is such an honour to receive this prize,”
proclaimed Tait. “To have met with such a high calibre of judges representing all facets of the industry - who have been so supportive and complimentary
about all of our collections - has been an amazing experience.” New Yorkers get ready because next year the awards will be held in the Big Apple.
intimate gathering of VIP guests mingled with the celebrated Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize judging panel. The judges (pictured above) of the
inaugural Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize included Manolo Blahnik, the Hon. Daphne Guinness, milliner Stephen Jones, Yasmin Le Bon, Giles
Deacon, Vanity Fair contributing editor Elizabeth Saltzman, ES Magazine’s fashion director Gianluca Longo and chairperson of the Dorchester Collection
Fashion Prize Bronwyn Cosgrave.
Thomas Tait received £25,000 to enable him to create his next collection, as well as accommodation and an event at the Dorchester Collection hotel of his
choice. He was one of five shortlisted designers which included Louise Goldin, Mary Katrantzou, Chau Har Lee and Hermione de Paula.
While the standard of all of the designers was truly outstanding, the judges agreed that Tait demonstrated immense design flair and a capability for future
critical distinction and commercial success. “Thomas Tait is only 22 years old but he has a highly original, confident point of view which, ultimately
convinced the judges that he was worthy of the prize,” said Bronwyn Cosgrave. “His curvilinear minimalist, couture-quality approach to tailoring
demonstrates a new direction for fashion, which is very exciting. A star is born.” Famed shoe designer Manolo Blahnik agreed, “Thomas has got an
incredible couture mind and will come up as one of the few couturiers.”
The goal of this prize is to provide Tait with the springboard needed to launch a hugely successful fashion career. “It is such an honour to receive this prize,”
proclaimed Tait. “To have met with such a high calibre of judges representing all facets of the industry - who have been so supportive and complimentary
about all of our collections - has been an amazing experience.” New Yorkers get ready because next year the awards will be held in the Big Apple.
By Qianna Smith
POSTED October 22, 2010
FASHION AWARDS
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Thomas Tait: Winner of the 2010 Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize
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