In 2002 and 2003 he won back-to-back WomenswearDesigner of the Year awards from the Council of Fashion Designers of America, an achievement that is still unmatched.
Cohen blames Johnson for adding Stewart to a mix of in-store shops including hipper fare like casual clothing brand Joe Fresh, kitschy homewares line Jonathan Adler and niche womensweardesigner Nanette Lepore.