Lunch Past the Red Ropes

This is Tim Hamilton’s second straight nomination in Swarovski Award for Menswear category. Given that he only launched in 2006, Hamilton makes for an unlikely veteran. Could this year be his?
Where were you when you found out you were nominated?
With a close friend having lunch.

What a looker! That’s none other than Francisco Costa, who spoke about his life, love, and the pursuit of happiness last night in a conversation at F.I.T. with Valerie Steele. No wonder the house was packed–hoardes of students and fans gathered to hear all about the storied alum’s rise to fashion royalty.