Save the date! On Monday, December 12, we will release our first-ever exclusive collection of commemorative NFTs, “Lighting the Path of American Fashion,” followed by our debut Metaverse fashion exhibition, “Fashioning the Shades of American Design” on Monday, December 19.

Both are part of the CFDA’s 60th anniversary celebrations– looking into the future via web3.

The seven one-of-one NFTs will be available on CFDA.bnv.me from December 12-16 and feature iconic moments for auction with all proceeds benefiting the CFDA Foundation.

Powered by Polygon Studios and brought to life by BNV, a fashion-focused and curated NFT platform for the tokenization, collection and trading of digital fashion assets, each NFT comes with unique utility perks that allow unprecedented access. The CFDA will also be partnering with MoonPay to utilize their white glove concierge service to facilitate the NFT purchases. 

 The CFDA member experiential one-of-a-kind NFTs are: 

Coach: An expression of the craftsmanship that has always been at the heart of the Coach brand and a celebration of their beloved mascot, Rexy. Opening bid:  $25,000

Perks:

Two tickets to a Coach holiday event hosted at Rockefeller Center

Tour of Coach Archives

Coach ReLoved® Bag (Max $650 value)

• Diane von Furstenberg: The timelessness of DVF’s prints and design are encompassed in their iconic wrap dress in an environment that is a celebration of DVF’s love for print and color and is a showcase for the brand’s DNA of print mixing, effortless design and bold colors. Opening bid: $25,000

Perks:

A customized DVF wrap dress (special embroidery) that mimics a dress from the simulation.

Invitation to the opening of the Exhibition for DVF in Brussels in April 2023 (not including travel)

Invitation to preview upcoming collections presented by Talita Von Furstenberg (Co-Chairman of DVF) and design team/design director

Meet and greet with Diane von Furstenberg 

Michael Kors: “The Jet Set Ideal.” A beautiful destination, the perfect time of a day, a beaded dress that catches the breeze. Opening bid:  $25,000

Perks

Front row seats for holder and a guest to attend 1 Michael Kors Collection fashion show 

Backstage meet & greet with Michael at the fashion show

Tommy Hilfiger: Inspired by Tommy Hilfiger’s prep heritage and contemporized as a digital collectible, the featured “Hilfiger” rugby is a modern take on a brand classic. Opening bid: $25,000

Perks:

All expenses paid trip to the next Tommy Hilfiger brand experience with a guest

Custom-made replica of the NFT rugby, signed by Mr. Tommy Hilfiger

Personalized shopping package of five hand-picked items by Mr. Tommy Hilfiger

Vivienne Tam: Bringing the past, present and future together in one design, this NFT takes the form of a very traditional garment showcasing the designer’s Chinese heritage and features her friends from Bored Ape Yacht Club, shown in a Mandala pattern which represents the basic building blocks found throughout all of nature. Opening bid:  $15,000

Perks: 

One front row seat for holder and a guest to next fashion show.

One chance to come back stage at her next collection

One date to meet Vivienne and share her philosophy of healthy lifestyle and the impact on design and culture.

One chance to join a design discussion to hear about an upcoming collection.

Wes Gordon for Carolina Herrera: Creative Director Wes Gordon turned to the unexpected use of denim, an iconic staple of American fashion, upon a dramatic and timeless Herrera evening silhouette.  Evoking the inspiration of the Spring Summer 2023 collection Secret Garden, the team collaborated to feature this one-of-a-kind denim gown in a lush and beautiful garden setting. 

Perks: 

Physical dress (Floor Length Spaghetti Strap Empire Waist Evening Gown in Denim Blue)

Atelier tour

One ticket to an upcoming fashion show with the opportunity to meet Wes Gordon

Opening bid:  $25,000

Willy Chavarria: This NFT represents the spirit of the WILLY CHAVARRIA brand: the attitude and elegance in digital form, the confidence in the model’s walk, the intention of empowerment in one’s own being. Opening bid  $15,000

Perks:

A full WILLY look selected by and styled by Willy 

A 45 minute meeting with Willy (and his team if desired) virtual or in person spending on availability to discuss any collaboration or business opportunities. 

2 tickets to 2023 CFDA Fashion Awards

“Fashioning the Shades of American Design,” simultaneously opens in The Sandbox, featuring 60 looks from the CFDA’s six decades, curated by fashion historian and Assistant Curator of Fashion of the Cleveland Museum of Art, Darnell-Jamal Lisby. It is organized into five themes: Illuminating a Fantasy, Illuminating Romance, Illuminating the Avant-Garde,  Illuminating Understanding and Illuminating Soul.

Featured looks reimagined in a voxel environment include Stephen Burrows’ colorful layered lettuce hem dress created for the 1973 Battle of Versailles; Dapper Dan’s 1980s custom design for Hip-Hop legends Eric B & Rakim; a grunge look from Marc Jacobs’ famed Perry Ellis Spring 1993 collection; an eclectic 1970s-inspired look from Anna Sui’s Fall 2000 collection, and a Thom Browne crinoline menswear ensemble from his Spring 2020 collection. Moreover, this exhibition is just a snapshot of the incredible range and cultural breadth of contributions to American fashion. 

Check it out!