Get Ready To Meet Fashion’s Next Biggest Designer, Already Loved By Rihanna And Tracee Ellis Ross

The winner of 2019's CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund has been announced

Christopher John Rogers S/S 20

by Natalie Hammond |
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He’s already dressed the likes of Tracee Ellis Ross, Lizzo and Regina King. Now Christopher John Rogers, the 25 year-old Brooklyn-based designer from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has just won one of the most prestigious prizes in fashion - the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund.

Christopher John Rogers
Christopher John Rogers ©Getty

‘This is the physical manifestation of the prayers and sacrifices of my forefathers. God, the universe, my family, my TEAM, the judges. Thank you, endlessly,’ he posted on Instagram.

Lizzo in Christopher John Rogers
Lizzo in Christopher John Rogers ©Getty

The prize is essentially a turbo-boost for his business - $400,000 and mentoring by a CFDA member - not that he wouldn’t have got there on his own. The brand was already making waves on Instagram, with a little help from his famous fan club.

Tracee Ellis Ross in Christopher John Rogers
Tracee Ellis Ross in Christopher John Rogers ©Getty

Rihanna chose his Wiggle dress in clownfish orange for a Fenty Beauty event in Seoul - Rogers described her as ‘freshly cut sashimi’ on social media - while Michelle Obama wore a custom-made Rogers creation – an iridescent trouser suit no less – during her Becoming book tour.

Regina King in Christopher John Rogers
Regina King in Christopher John Rogers ©Getty

Rogers debuted with his S/S 19 collection that he stitched together in his Brooklyn apartment and, in just three short seasons, has established himself as the designer for punchy takes on eveningwear that will prompt double-takes on the red carpet.

Ashley Graham in Christopher John Rogers
Ashley Graham in Christopher John Rogers ©Getty

Elaborate taffeta creations, that shined like sweet wrappers on the Spring Studios catwalk, proved that he is the master of volume, while the final three looks of snow white tailoring showed that he could possibly carve out a niche for the cool-girl bride in days to come.

Keep your eyes peeled during awards season is all we'll say. The nominees would do well to wear Christopher John Rogers.

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