When Ann Taylor Challenges CFDA/Vogue Finalists, Everyone Wins Edited by Lester Brathwaite on December 6 2010 at 5:58 PM You'll also love... SLIDESHOW: CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Announces Top 10 Finalists2011 CFDA Fashion Awards Nominees & Honorees AnnouncedAlex, Marc, Jack and Laz Lead the Fashion Pack in the CFDA Awards RaceThe Olsens Top 2012 CFDA NomineesMary Alice Stephenson on Real Women, Her Favorite Young Designers and the State of American StyleWho Can Turn the World on With Her Smile? Story by Lester Brathwaite I was center square from 1969 to 1978, during which I perfected the art of the zing as well as a crippling cocaine addiction. Bea Arthur was responsible for both. @LesFabian lester at fashionindie.com