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ZEAY, 15, Caloocan (Philippines)
The grand prize went to Zeay from the Philippines, whose piece entitled "LOVE" depicts a tattoo of "love" on a young man's tongue. This piece captures the "Make History" spirit of daring to explore new ground, willing to be different and capturing that truly magic moment to share our true life stories. The winner will receive $40,000 USD and fabulous gifts from LEE.
Mr. Aidan O'Meara, President of VF Asia, gave awards to the winner-Philippine-Love
LEE "Make History" would not have been possible without the enthusiasm, honesty and courage of its participants, whose youthful verve and dauntless spirit match LEE's passion for innovation and difference. Their voices have truly made LEE's 120th Anniversary celebration a party to remember!
Ever since his groundbreaking debut in 2004, British designer Giles Deacon has fine-tuned his vision of high craft mixed with a steady stream of wit. He spent time at the Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta, and Gucci studios, among others, and he’s honed his knack for mixing superior craftsmanship with whimsical irreverence. One of the hottest tickets on London runways, Giles dabbles with unlikely proportion and padding, wild prints, and pop-culture references that range from Poe to Peter Saville. As his style matures, he’s transitioning from editorial to wearable, and retailers are watching.
“Deacon has always aspired to a Parisian level of couture-like design, but the execution has tended to be a bit lumpy and clunky at times. This season, he delivered on all fronts, with a collection of chic sixties looks that had an underlying S&M theme, madly accessorized with vast ostrich hats by Stephen Jones. If that sounds aggressive, it didn't stop Deacon producing a slew of beautiful dresses. One was a short trapeze of black lace overlaid on white; another was a gown in tiers of stiff fan pleats, trimmed with patent at the neck. Others were belled at the hip, or Empire-line in a slightly off-register print of dancing skeletons.”—Sarah Mower Style.com
“Hopefully, if you saw someone wearing one of our frocks you'd think she looks quite interesting to have a chat with and say hello to. They're a bit 'We're on, we're out, we mean business.'”—Giles Deacon Vogue UK