Zac Posen has been the “it boy” of the fashion world since making his runway debut at the Gen Art Fresh Faces in Fashion show in 2001. This blue gown stood out even amidst numbers of other show-stopping dresses. Even among turquoise pleats, ruffles, and layers, the dress showed off model Liya Kebede’s fantastic body and reminded one of the rippling Mediterranean Sea, a perfect inspiration for summer.

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In only a few short years, Posen has become the designer of choice for celebrities like Natalie Portman and Gwyneth Paltrow, and calls supermodels like Shalom Harlow good friends. Posen’s spring collection, shown during New York fashion week, exhibited his talents for tailoring and for designing those red carpet ready evening gowns.