Sophie Theallet

Place: Bagnères-De-Bigorre

Born: 1964

Biography:

Sophie Theallet is a French-American fashion designer of French origin. She was born and raised in the picturesque mountain town of Bagnères-de-Bigorre on the southwest coast of France. Growing up with five brothers, she was a true tomboy. However, like most girls, she read fairy tales about princesses and dreamed of beautiful dresses. At the age of 8, Sophie began sketching her first designs. As a teenager, her fashion vision was influenced by Vivienne Westwood's creations, and during a trip to London, she fell in love with the vibrant colors of punk rock. Since then, fashion and music have remained closely connected in her eyes, which is reflected in her collaboration with sound designer and composer Henri Struck. For each runway show, Sophie and Henri create a rich, provocative, and poetic soundtrack that complements her designs. She was awarded the prestigious CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund in 2009 and has received unwavering support from industry leaders like Anna Wintour and Cathy Horyn. Her dresses have been worn by influential women such as Michelle Obama, the First Lady of the United States.