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Theallet was inspired by Vivienne Westwood and the punk scene as a teenager, than went on to graduate from Le Studio Bercot, in Paris. Theallet has worked alongside notable designers as Jean-Paul Gaultier and Azzedine Alaia, for whom she worked with for 10 years.
In 2006 Thealllet, launched her own line in NY City, the Sophie Thealllet Label which is sold at Barney's in NY and Maxfield in LA. Makeup artist, Francois Nars and Theallet collaborated on a line, which influenced her to cast all black models for her Spring 2008 collection, saying, "the bright colors of the collection looked nice against dark skin."
Theallet will be joining other successful recipients such as, Alexander Wang, Rogan Gregory, Doo-Ri Chung, TROVATA and Proenza Schouler.
Congratualations Sophie! You Have a Bright Future Ahead
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