To all designers who want a chance at following in the footsteps of Proenza Schouler, Joseph Altuzarra and Public School among others: The preliminary application process for the 2016 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund just launched.

The 2016 Preliminary Application applications, are due no later than Wednesday, April 13. To apply, email cvff@cfda.com. Applicants must also send digital look books (in PDF format) of their Spring-Summer ‘16 and Fall-Winter ‘16 collections . (*if you do not receive confirmation of receipt of your lookbook, it means we did not receive it).

To be eligible, a designer must have:

* demonstrable talent- i.e. have garnered substantial and recent editorial coverage, and have support (orders) from top retailers

* the primary design business based in the United States

* a minimum of two years in business

* professional staff, paid or volunteer, which can devote the time and effort required to accomplish the stated aims of an applicant’s design career plans

Please email cvff@cfda.com with any questions about the application process.

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