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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<p>Zac Posen, an American <a href="/biography/zac-posen">fashion designer</a>, was born on October 24, 1980. He was raised in a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jews">Jewish</a> family in New York City, residing in Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood. His mother, Susan Posen, is a corporate lawyer, while his <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Posen">father</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Posen">Stephen Posen</a>, is an <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Posen">artist</a>. From an early age, Zac displayed a passion for fashion design. As a child, he would creatively use his grandparents' synagogue yarmulkes to craft dresses for his dolls.</p>

<p>He attended Saint Ann’s School, a private school in Brooklyn known for its focus on the arts. During his sophomore year, he interned with designer Nicole Miller. At age sixteen, he enrolled in a pre-college program at Parsons The New School for Design. Following high school, he was mentored by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Martin_(curator)">Richard Martin</a>, then curator at the Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Posen later studied womenswear at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London.</p>

<h2>Breakthrough and Early Recognition</h2>
<p>In 2001, while still a student, Posen created a dress made of thin leather strips and dressmaker hooks and eyes. This innovative design was showcased at London's Victoria and Albert Museum in the “Curvaceous” exhibition, earning him critical acclaim.</p>

<p>Posen's career breakthrough came in 2000, when <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naomi_Campbell">supermodel</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naomi_Campbell">Naomi Campbell</a> wore one of his designs. The dress caught widespread attention in the fashion industry, making its way through several key figures, including <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paz_de_la_Huerta">actress</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paz_de_la_Huerta">Paz de la Huerta</a>. He soon became well connected within fashion circles, including meeting prominent publicist Ed Filipowski through <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ingrid_Sischy">editor</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ingrid_Sischy">Ingrid Sischy</a>.</p>

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<h2>Establishing His Brand</h2>
<p>Zac Posen launched his first atelier in the living room of his parents’ home, working with a modest $15 weekly allowance. He was selected to present a capsule collection as part of GenArt’s Fresh Faces in Fashion event in New York, which earned him a $20,000 grant. Following a successful debut runway show, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yves_Carcelle">Yves Carcelle</a>, then <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yves_Carcelle">CEO</a> of Louis Vuitton, expressed strong interest in Posen’s work. This led to the opening of his own design studio in Tribeca.</p>

<p>Posen quickly became a favorite among celebrities, including <a href="/biography/beyonce">Beyoncé Knowles</a>, <a href="/biography/jennifer-lopez">Jennifer Lopez</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claire_Danes">Claire Danes</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate_Winslet">Kate Winslet</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanda_Seyfried">Amanda Seyfried</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rihanna">Rihanna</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mischa_Barton">Mischa Barton</a>, and <a href="/biography/natalie-portman">Natalie Portman</a>. His refined aesthetic and intricate constructions set him apart in the competitive fashion industry. He was honored with the Emerging Talent Award by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA).</p>

<h2>Notable Collaborations and Media Presence</h2>
<p>In 2012, Zac Posen designed gowns worn by <a href="/biography/reese-witherspoon">Reese Witherspoon</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naomi_Watts">Naomi Watts</a>, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_Close">Glenn Close</a> at the Academy Awards. That same year, he became an official judge on Lifetime Television’s fashion competition series Project Runway, further expanding his influence beyond design into popular media.</p>

<p>He collaborated with David’s Bridal to launch “Truly Zac Posen,” a collection of affordable bridal gowns, making high-style design accessible to a broader market. In addition to eveningwear, he also created handbags under names such as Eartha Iconic and Eartha Jumbo.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Legacy</h2>
<p>Zac Posen is openly gay and is in a long-term relationship with French fashion editor and model Christopher Niquet. As of recent estimates, his net worth exceeds $15 million. With a commitment to craftsmanship and glamour, Posen has established himself as a leading figure in contemporary fashion design.</p>

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