For those in search for the future of American fashion, look no further. The CFDA and Vogue are thrilled to reveal the names of this year’s 10 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund (CVFF) finalists:
Jacques Agbobly, BLACK BOY KNITS
Elena Velez, ELENA VELEZ
Felisha Noel, FE NOEL
Lauren Harwell Godfrey, HARWELL GODFREY
Taofeek Abijako, HEAD OF STATE
Conley Averett, JUDY TURNER
Colm Dillane, KIDSUPER
Pia Davis and Autumn Randolph, NO SESSO
Omar Salam, SUKEINA
Jackson Wiederhoeft, WIEDERHOEFT
The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund was established after 9/11 to help emerging designers and cultivate the next generation of American fashion talent. In 2021, the format evolved to address the challenges the American fashion industry is facing, granting funds to all finalists and personal mentorship with industry leaders based on designated areas of need.
“Our ten finalists are a wonderful reminder that great fashion isn’t only wildly creative, but that it comes with a conscience,” said Anna Wintour, Chief Content Officer, Condé Nast, and Global Editorial Director, Vogue. “I’m so proud of this year’s group; they represent the very best of what America can be—and what it can stand for.”
“This year’s group of finalists are among the best talents to bring fashion into the future,” said Steven Kolb, CEO of the CFDA. “They’re diverse, daring, and redefine codes of American style.”
The Selection Committee features Wintour and Kolb as well as Aurora James of Brother Vellies and the 15 Percent Pledge; Chioma Nnadi and Mark Holgate of Vogue; Eva Chen of Instagram; model and activist Paloma Elsesser; Roopal Patel of Saks Fifth Avenue; and Sam Lobban of Nordstrom. Nick Molnar, co-founder and co-CEO of Afterpay, and designer Thom Browne join the 2022 committee.
The 2022 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund is generously supported by Afterpay, Instagram, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue and Vogue.
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