Bethann Hardison and the CFDA are pleased to announce the recipients of funding from the Designers Hub grant, made possible through A Common Thread fund and supported by Tom Ford International to aid fashion companies whose businesses are impacted by COVID-19’s economic fallout.

In continuation of our work with Bethann Hardison, The Designers Hub was established by Hardison with the support of the CFDA to help Black designers and Black-owned fashion brands and businesses, and provide them with guidance and opportunities to grow.

“I am very proud of the conscious support from Tom Ford and the CFDA via A Common Thread. In the spirit of giving, this grant has made a great impact. Mostly because it was a magnificent surprise. It moved me greatly when I saw the email from Tom to Steven and the CFDA… to give his donation to help our designers that hadn’t received and hadn’t qualified or applied to receive funding,” said Bethann Hardison.

“I have enormous respect for Bethann and her important work to bring diversity and equity to fashion. As both an American designer and Chairman of the CFDA, I am happy that we are able to support the Designers Hub and help Black talents build their businesses, make their voices heard, and leave their mark on the industry,” said CFDA Chairman Tom Ford.

The 10 recipients are:

Aisha McShaw

Akua Shabaka of HOUSE OF AAMA

Ashley Cimone and Moya Annece of ASHYA

Azède Jean-Pierre of AZÈDE

Jamall Osterholm

Kristin and Kofi Essel of THIRD CROWN

Miko Underwood of OAK & ACORN

Sade Mims of EDAS

Salone Monet

Shanel Campbell of BED ON WATER

Congratulations to all of the grant recipients!