The countdown to the 2025 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund final has begun!

On Nov.10, Isha Ambani, Zac Posen, Anna Wintour and Chloe Malle will host the CVFF Dinner at the Crane Club to celebrate the program’s ten finalists and unveil the winner and two runners-up.

Posen, the executive vice president and creative director of Gap Inc. and chief creative officer of Old Navy, will also serve as the evening’s keynote speaker.

“The CFDA and Vogue Fashion Fund have long championed creativity and mentorship, values that deeply resonate with me and with our vision of bringing the best of India and world together. It’s an honor to partner with such visionary institutions to celebrate and support emerging designers — those shaping the future global creative landscape,” said Isha Ambani, who spearheads Reliance Retail, the largest retailer in India

Over the past months, designers introduced their brands to industry leaders, tackled design challenges, and showcased their work in Paris as part of “Americans in Paris.”

“We’re so lucky that since the Fashion Fund started back in 2004, our finalists have had the support of so many in the industry. This year is no exception, and at Vogue we’re so excited to see them write the next chapter of American fashion,” said Anna Wintour, Chief Content Officer of Condé Nast and Global Editorial Director of Vogue, reflecting on the program’s continued impact and community.

Since its inception, 189 designers have received mentoring and a total of more than $7.7 million in support. The initiative continues to highlight diverse voices in fashion — with 41 percent of participating brands being fully or partially women-owned and 40 percent fully or partially minority-owned.

Past finalists and winners include Billy Reid, Bode, Brock Collection, Christopher John Rogers, Jonathan Simkhai, Joseph Altuzarra, L’Enchanteur, Melitta Baumeister, Proenza Schouler, Pyer Moss, Telfar, The Elder Statesman, and Sandy Liang.

The 2025 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund is generously supported by Gap Inc., Instagram, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Tommy Hilfiger and Vogue.

The winner receives $300,000 and the two runners-up will each take home $100,000. Beyond financial support, the program remains a cornerstone of American fashion — providing mentorship, visibility, and the resources needed to sustain creative careers.

The ten finalists are:

Ashlynn Park, ASHLYN

Julian Louie, AUBERO

Bach Mai, BACH MAI

Bernard James, BERNARD JAMES

Ashley Moubayed, DON’T LET DISCO

Gabe Gordon and Timothy Gibbons, GABE GORDON

Stephanie Suberville, HEIRLOME

Jamie Okuma, JAMIE OKUMA

Meruert Planul-Tolegen, MERUERT TOLEGEN

Peter Do, PETER DO

The members of the 2025 Selection Committee are:

Anna Wintour, VOGUE

Aurora James, BROTHER VELLIES & FIFTEEN PERCENT PLEDGE

Eva Chen, INSTAGRAM

Mark Holgate, VOGUE

Nicole Phelps, VOGUE

Paloma Elsesser, MODEL

Rickie De Sole, NORDSTROM

Roopal Patel, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE

Steven Kolb, CFDA

Thom Browne, THOM BROWNE NEW YORK & CFDA

Zac Posen, GAP INC.