MARTIN GRANT

Born in Melbourne, Australia, Martin Grant launched his first ready-to-wear collection at the age of 16. The young prodigy's talent was quickly recognized by the Australian fashion industry and four years later he was named Cointreau Young Designer of the Year. The clothes set forth by the Paris-based Aussie, who was considered a child prodigy after making his fashion debut at age 16, are so expertly tailored they have a where'd-you-get-that quality without and bells and whistles. -Martin Grant