“I think food is for fat people and poor people. Rich people don’t eat. They get dressed up and go shopping.”  – Celebrity stylist Robert Verdi takes a page from Rachel Zoe’s handbook and denounces the fatshionista.

As a representative for the Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation, Robert Verdi will bring his fashion expertise to this year’s Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation shows and events.

Now in its eighth year, the Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation is proud to recognize the seven recipients of the 2009 awards: Cushnie et Ochs, Lyn Devon, Matthew Ames, and OHNE TITEL in the women’s design category; CORPUS in the men’s design category; and Monique Péan in the accessories category. EDFF also introduces its inaugural Sustainable Design category winner, Bodkin Brooklyn.

These future stars of fashion each received a $25,000 grant to help showcase their collection at New York Fashion Week this February. Past winners include Zac Posen, Proenza Schouler, Peter Som, Derek Lam, Thakoon, Rodarte, Erin Fetherston and Alexander Wang.

Robert Verdi on Michelle Obama’s Narciso Rodriguez:

“She looked like a lava lamp and we all know that. I didn’t like that light bright dress and I think she could have made a better choice. I like that she wore an American designer, I think she should continue to wear American fashion and speak the style of the nation in her public appearances and then move towards an international flavor.”

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Winning designer Yujin Song

The Project Runway stars didn’t take top prize at Mondays Gen Art Styles event.

Yujin Song won for ready-to-wear, Timothy Franklin for menswear, and Ninaki’s architectural jewels for best accessories. Maria Potesta took home the prize in the avant garde category. Louissa Parris won the Botox Design Vision Award for Eveningwear with soft, color-blocked dresses that had guests enchanted.

Hate to admit it but I really like the piping on this jacket. Damn it. I need one.

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