The results are in and we’re thrilled to announce the winners of the second annual tFS Style Awards (Tiffies). The nominees were selected by theFashionSpot forums and voted on by the public. The winners represent some of the best and the brightest in the fashion industry today — people and publications who inspire and make us desire. Take a look at each of our esteemed winners below and see what our forum members have to say about their much-deserved recognition.
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Designer of the Year: Nicolas Ghesquière
"This is definitely a palette cleanser for LV, with Ghesquière essentially letting his signature sink in. I love it and I'm so glad to see his fresh vision for this brand." [Cold]
"Ghesquière captures Parisian culture in a way that no one else can." [helmut.newton]
"Nicolas is such a gifted designer, he's hinted at future collections filled with longevity and timelessness and setting the scene for expanding on his vision." [Moofins]
Image: Imaxtree
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Best Designer Collection: Louis Vuitton Fall 2014
"I am so excited for him! And the long wait was worth it! Nicolas Ghesquière is back!!!" [Symetrie]
"Solid collection, such a great start. Effortlessly cool clothes without the gimmicks of a set or a theme." [TomFordforGucci]
"Just absolutely chic, wearable and Parisian. The leather pieces are absolutely fabulous, girls will kill for those dresses and it still remained Ghesquière through and through while doing Vuitton justice, he'll set the standard for Parisian fashion in the 21st century, so luxurious, chic and modern day." [CommanderTMugler]
Image: Imaxtree
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Best Emerging Designer: Delpozo by Josep Font
"This is the guy who makes NYFW worthwhile for me, and I am sure for so many others as well." [ogepma]
"His artistry is fitting for Paris Fashion Week! One of the boldest designers of NYFW!" [miguelalmeida]
"CFDA!!!! Hello!!!!! This is your candidate right here...for seasons now, he's been making impeccable clothing." [ChronicKnowledge]
Image: Imaxtree
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Top Female Model: Karlie Kloss
"The term 'new supermodel' is 100% accurate when it comes to Karlie...[she] is a star that will last for decades." [Nepenthes]
"I adore Karlie, I really do. I think she's an incredibly talented, hard-working model. And she's pretty much epic every time I see her in print or on the runway." [happycanadian]
Image: Imaxtree
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Top Male Model: Arthur Gosse
"He's completely a babe." [HeatherAnne]
"Gorgeous features, deep look and a hot body." [models_vlada]
"His beauty is absolutely haunting..." [Creative]
Image: Imaxtree
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Best Female Model Newcomer: Anna Ewers
"She's become quite the little miss 'it-girl' in a very short period of time, I am loving it! For me she is a love child of Lara Stone and Kate Moss." [PROPERMENTAL]
"Everything points to Anna being destined for supermodeldom." [Nepenthes]
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Best Male Model Newcomer: Ben Allen
"Runway scowl still on point, and he's still one of the best around." [HeatherAnne]
"Ahhhh he is so very British. He has that moody look about him for definite." [Ingridd]
Image: Imaxtree
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Best Fashion Magazine Cover: Vogue Paris October 2014, Natasha Poly by Mario Testino
"I love it!! It has a classic painting 'virgin with child' feel to it!!" [ToniOrtega]
"The cover is so calming! I just love it. I know there have been covers already with pregnant women and women with their babies but this is something different. It's vulnerable yet very protective." [MON]
"Wow. I'd have this photo printed in life-size, framed and hung in my house if I were Natasha. Take all the text and it's so much more breathtaking. One of Alt's most memorable covers." [khyrk]
Image: Vogue Paris
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Most Inspired Fashion Magazine: Vogue Paris (Tie)
"I'm really enjoying [Vogue Paris] under Alt...I love [how] clean and clear the aesthetic is, I find it refreshing." [kurt vonnegut]
Image: Vogue Paris
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Most Inspired Fashion Magazine: Interview (US) (Tie)
"Always trust Interview to nail something so visually provocative." [Marc10]
"You can always count on Interview to shake things up and save the month." [WolkFolk]
Image: Interview
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Best Fashion Ad Campaign: Moschino Fall 2014 by Steven Meisel
"Linda's presence just screams fashion. This is stunning." [Velasco]
"Love how Jeremy Scott used very iconic fashion elements to make a completely gimmicky and anti-fashion collection and yet showcases it in this very iconic aesthetic. Linda + Meisel & Carlyne are the ultimate dream team for this collection, they put it on a whole other level." [Wolkfolk]
Image: Moschino
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Most Stylish, Red Carpet: Lupita Nyong'o
"She can pretty much wear any color and look amazing. It's nice seeing the explosion of color she brings to the red carpet." [loladonna]
"Her style is just sublime." [YoninahAliza]
"I have a serious girl crush on this woman. She is beautiful, intelligent, phenomenally talented, and her style is to die for. Every time she steps out on the red carpet she looks on point." [JacquelineJane]
Image: WENN
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Most Stylish, Street Style: Hanne Gaby Odiele
"Seeing Hanne's street style is always one of the highlights of fashion week." [Jenna16]
"Hanne-Gaby, she's very friendly with the photographers and she always comes up with the most creative street style." [Valentine27]
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Honorary Award for Ethical Fashion: Honest by Bruno Pieters
"Ultimately, it really comes down to the quality with Honest...since so much of it is so distinct to Bruno's style." [Scott]
"It's inspiring to see someone take action to change some of the things that are dysfunctional about the way clothes are manufactured." [cerfas]
Image: WENN
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Honorary Award for Diversity: Jean Paul Gaultier
"I love the energy and creativity he brings to his shows. I can't wait to see it in motion. I will certainly miss his RTW." [heelscatchfire]
"Gaultier has a wicked sense of humor and brings so much levity to an industry that takes itself way too seriously." [Jacque Marcel]
Image: Imaxtree
