Americans in Paris: The Fashion Fund Takes Paris
The 10 finalists touched down in Paris, bringing next-generation American fashion excellence to the international stage.
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At Bloomingdale’s, a Cocktail Celebrating the 2026 Fashion Fund Finalists
Hosted by Bloomingdale’s CEO Olivier Bron and Chief Merchant Denise Magid, the evening culminated in a cocktail party on the newly transformed Designer Floor.
Americans in Paris Returns October 3–4
The current ten CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Finalists will present their collections in the showroom supported by Allison Sarofim during Paris Fashion Week.
Inside the Fashion Fund Finalists’ Presentations at Vogue
From dramatic tutus with polkadot lace, capes with pink lily appliqués and even a sequined lobster panty, the 2026 CVFF class did not hold back.
Fêting the 10 Fashion Fund Finalists with Nordstrom
The cocktail, at Jean's on Lafayette, brought out past and present Fashion Funders and friends.
Introducing the 2026 Fashion Fund Finalists
This year's CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund winner will be announced at a celebratory dinner in October.
Apply for the 2026 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Now!
The application process for the 2026 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund (CVFF) launched today on CFDA.com and will close on April 10 at 11:59 PM EST.
Toasting Ashlynn Park’s Moment
Fresh off back-to-back wins, Ashlynn Park was celebrated at Genesis House for a standout month.
In The Archives: The Early Years of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund
Take a look at the first Fashion Fund winners, finalists, and the moments that shaped what the program would become.
Inside the Chic Fashion Fund Dinner
Anna! Isha! Adrien and Georgina! The glam quota was at an all-time high at Monday night’s Fashion Fund celebration at the Crane Club.
Step Inside the Fashion Fund’s Portrait Studio
An evening at The Crane Club, where the 2025 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalists, hosts and VIPs stepped in front of the lens for portraits by photographer Huy Luong.
Ashlyn Wins the 2025 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund
Aubero's Julian Louie and Heirlome's Stephanie Suberville were named runners-up by Alex Consani at the Fashion Fund dinner hosted by Isha Ambani, Zac Posen, Anna Wintour and Chloe Malle.