So you know I absolutely had to write something about Thakoon P. who is the designer of two pieces Michelle Obama wore in the Pittsburg summit and a dress when President Obama accepted the nomination for President. Whoever she likes, I like... and as for Thakoon... I love. Let me give you some information about him.
This American fashion designer was born in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand and moved to Nebraska where he fell in love with photography. After graduating from Boston University in 97 with a degree in business he was offered the position to work as a buyer for J.Crew. But his time at J.Crew was short lived as he left to become a fashion writer for Harper's Bazaar and ended up studying at Parson's ( of course) for two years from 2001-2003.
His first line was put out in 2004 and the press went crazy. Michelle Obama and Sarah Jessica Parker were a few of the names that fell in love with is designs. The then 29-year-old designer quickly grabbed all the big wig fashion enthusiasts and they remain in his clutches. He doesn't exactly make the Avant Garde, statement clothing, but that is what his followers love about him. He has a minimalist, modern twist on things.
Thakoon was given the honor of designing for different companies such as footwear for Nine West in 2006 and White T-Shirts for Gap in 2008. He has even done a few things for Target in 2009. ( Seems like Target has become the " Must -Have- A -Line for department store... who knew! )
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2005: Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation Award for New Talent
The moral to this story is that anyone can have a vision and if executed properly, it can be respected by others. Though Thakoon has been graced by the " Obama" effect, I still believe that with or without Michelle's approval, he has some great designs.
I want people to keep in mind that just because he dressed Michelle, it doesn't mean that he ONLY needs to make stuff that would suit her in his collections. His collections have been criticised based on the idea that Michelle Obama wouldn't wear them... well duh... he is not her personal designer. He makes special pieces for the first lady, she doesn't pick through his already made designs. Please!
Anyways... I love Thakoon and his courage to switch from the numbers side of fashion to the creative side. There isn't a lot of information on him, but I know there soon will be. Watch out for him, because I smell a CFDA award in the near future.
V
p.s. i wish his staff would have gotten cuter models or something ... these girls are a little...idk... not all, just some
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