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Inside the Fashion Fund Finalists’ Presentations at Vogue

June 11, 2026

Joshua Jordan

News & Insights
The Vogue offices were graced with the presentations of 2026 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Finalists on Wednesday as they faced the Selection Committee for the first time.
From oversized and structural silhouettes, dramatic tutus with polkadot lace, capes adorned with pink lily appliqués, and even a sequined lobster panty, the 2026 CVFF class did not shy away from making their mark during their first showings at the Vogue offices.
Finalists are Amir Taghi, Aisling Camps, Zoe Gustavia Ann Whalen, Milamore, Jamie Haller, Bad Binch Tongtong, Juju Vera, Emily Dawn Long, LII, & Miss Claire Sullivan.
Get to know a bit more of them below!
Amir Taghi
From Houston, Texas
What is one word that describes your brand: Tailored
Who is your biggest fashion inspiration: Right now, Googoosh, an Iranian pop artist
What is underrated in fashion right now: Quality
Aisling Camps
Milamore – George Inaki
Where are you from: Born in the Philippines, grew up in Japan
Who is your biggest fashion inspiration: Elsa Peretti
What is one word that describes your brand: Handcrafted
Who is your current muse: Anne Verhollen, the founder of KUNST
Jamie Haller
Where are you from: San Diego, California
What is one word that describes your brand: Comfortable
Who is your biggest fashion inspiration: Myself
What is underrated in fashion right now: Really nice materials and a comfortable fit
Bad Binch Tongtong – Terrence Zhou
Where are you from: Wuhan, China
What is one word that describes your brand: Viral
What is underrated in fashion right now: I don’t know, I think everything is being overrated
Who is your current muse: Today, my model Cocoa. Overall, myself
 
Juju Vera
Where are you from: New York City, NY
What is one word that describes your brand: Elegant
What is underrated in fashion right now: Emotional luxury, something that really has emotional resonance
Who is your current muse: Yana Matkivski, a RTW designer herself who just launched her own brand. I brought her in the spirit of the CFDA, supporting emerging talent and I think she represents what I’m all about
Emily Dawn Long
Where are you from: Georgia
What is one word that describes your brand: Timeless
Who is your current muse: My friend and model today, Jade
What is underrated in fashion right now: Hats!
LII – Zane Li
Where are you from: Born and raised in China, came to New York at 18.
Who is your biggest fashion inspiration: Faye Wong, who is a Cantonese pop star. I think her personality and the way she dresses really represents how I want to persuade a woman to look like.
Who is your current muse: My friend Maddie here. She represents exactly what the LII girl should look like, which is embodying the idea of not conforming.
What is one piece you never leave the house without: A poplin shirt.
Miss Claire Sullivan – Claire Sullivan
Where are you from: Richmond, Virginia
Who is your current muse: Hari Nef
Who is your biggest fashion inspiration: My five-year-old self
What is one piece you never leave the house without: My tutu!

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