About Sophie Theallet *
Sophie Theallet is a renowned figure in the fashion industry, known for her impeccable craftsmanship and groundbreaking contributions to diversity and inclusion in high-end fashion. She began her illustrious career as an assistant to Jean-Paul Gaultier and served as the right-hand woman to Azzedine Alaïa for a decade. After her time with Alaïa, Sophie moved to New York City to launch her own brand, Sophie Theallet, which quickly earned her numerous accolades, including the prestigious CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Award, the USA Woolmark Prize, and France's National Young Design Award.
Sophie’s collaborations span some of the most iconic names in fashion and beauty, including Manolo Blahnik, GAP, Diane von Fürstenberg, Elie Tahari, NARS, Lancôme, Nine West, Lane Bryant, and The Limited. She has been a trailblazer in advocating for the representation of diversity on the runway, championing plus-size and mature models in her collections, thereby redefining beauty standards in the industry.
Beyond the runway, Sophie was the couture consultant for the critically acclaimed film *The Dressmaker*, directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse and starring Kate Winslet.
Today, Sophie Theallet is the co-owner and designer of Room 502, where she continues her dedication to creating timeless, elegant designs. Sophie believes that the customer is the true protagonist, living her best life and embodying the role of the celebrity in her own story
Sophie is quite a character–uncompromising and loyal, in friendship and in life. When she was working here in Paris with me, it was always very intense; we worked a lot but we had a lot of fun as well, because she was always full of energy and positivity. I was so happy for Sophie when I saw Mrs. Obama wearing one of her dresses.
Sophie has always been deeply determined, and she has worked greatly for her success. She has created a lovely style, feminine, elegant, but unassuming. She deserves all her success and I’m incredibly happy for her. She began as my right hand, and now she is my friend.
-Azzedine Alaïa
“Sophie Theallet….has among the best color sense of any designer
in New-York or Europe. Some old pros say it reminds them
of Saint Laurent’s.”
-Cathy Horyn, The New York Times
“She is a very rare creature in fashion these days. Theallet’s success is a reminder that a strong technical foundation is priceless.”
-Anna Wintour, Vogue magazine
