………………….The Coty Awards were the most prestigious award given in the Fashion industry. It was to fashion what the Oscar is to movies. Five designers were nominated [Donna and I were a team], and two would win. Perry Ellis, Steven Burrows and Charles Suppon were the other designers. Perry and Steven were older then us, but Charles was our age. Charles, Donna and I decided to give a BIG BLOW OUT PARTY at Studio 54, win or loose! We had photos done of the three of us together playing the parts of a trio. They were blown up to this huge bigger than life size, and 10 of them were hung from the ceiling of Studio 54, and one was at the entrance. It was an invitation only event and we took Studio 54 over for the night….The place was packed with designers, models, people from the fashion industry, friends and family. We won that year [Charles lost], and I don’t remember who the other designer was that won. Actually, I don’t remember much of what happened that night, but from a few remaining pictures we all had a GREAT TIME! This was our second win! Donna and I went on to receive another Coty Award in 1981 which made three. Then we were inducted into the Coty Hall of Fame in 1982……all before the age of 34.
What talent! What eyes! Such a gifted heartthrob.
Your parents must have been bursting with pride.
Louis, don’t you look sexy… and add to that extremely talented – lucky Jac!!!!!
Louis, amazing that your Coty Awards and Hall of Fame induction happened BEFORE the age of 34! How glorious! A true tribute to your talent. Very few Coty Award winners and Hall of Famers have achieved that at 34! oxoxoxo Cat