Thakoon Panichgul

Fashion industry steps out for its Oscars, the CFDA Awards

source: USA Today

I love fashion, but I don't shop. I love Claire mccardell and collect her stuff on ebay," she said. Obama, who's become a fashion force in her own right by championing lesser-known designers like Thakoon Panichgul and Wu, received a special tribute. ...

Published Tue, Jun 16

Fashion world doles out top awards to new guard

source: Chicago Tribune

Still, Obama's new-generation fashion sensibilities ran throughout the night. Nominated for awards were several emerging designers she has worn, including Thakoon Panichgul and Jason Wu, both up for the Swarovski Award for womenswear. ...

Published Tue, Jun 16

Fashion world honors new stars Rodarte _ and Obama

source: google.com

Alexander Wang and his rocker look beat Jason Wu and Thakoon Panichgul, both favorites of Obama, for the Swarovski Award as the up-and-coming womenswear designer, while Justin Giunta for Subversive Jewelry won for accessories and Tim Hamilton won for ...

Published Tue, Jun 16

Michelle Obama fashions a winner: First Lady gets special tribute

source: New York Daily News

Although Obama didn't make the trip to New York, her influence last night was palpable. Two of her favorite designers - Jason Wu, who made her inaugural ball gown, and Thakoon Panichgul, whom she has worn several times, were nominated for the coveted ...

Published Tue, Jun 16

Fashion Diary: LA wins at the CFDA

source: latimesblogs.latimes.com

 CA Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez of Proenza Schouler won the accessory designer of the year award, while emerging talent Alexander Wang won the Swarovski award for womenswear over Obama favorites Thakoon Panichgul and Jason Wu. ... The 2009 CFDA Awards Vogue.com

Published Mon, Jun 15

Retail Profile: Aloha Rag

source: Women's Wear Daily

Now Aloha Rag is carving out a place in Manhattan and boasting a celebrity clientele that includes fashion designers such as Calvin Klein, Cynthia Rowley and Thakoon Panichgul. Next up, Yoda hopes to launch a namesake clothing line for spring '10 while ...

Published Mon, Jun 15

Thakoon's fashion show for Fall/Winter 2009/10 in New York

source: it.truveo.com

Young designer Thakoon Panichgul from Thailand became famous after Michelle Obama wore one of his designs during her husband¿s presidential campaign. it.truveo.com

Published Fri, Jun 12

9 fashion designers to watch — Michelle Obama does

source: Deseret News

 UT Michelle Obama already does: Two of those nominated — Jason Wu and Thakoon Panichgul — seem to be favorites of the first lady. "Middle America doesn't know most of them at this point, but the fashion industry has seen the talent," says CFDA executive ...

Published Thu, Jun 11