CFDA+ is a virtual talent lab and mark of distinction. The CFDA+ platform unites the circles of CFDA Membership and Educational Initiatives communities, striving to strengthen the transition between education and industry. Aware of the challenges graduates often face as they embark on their professional journeys and in service to the 500-plus CFDA Members who need a streamlined approach to navigating a talent pool of thousands of graduates each year, CFDA+ was established. 2015 marks the program’s third year. A rigorous three-phase selection process identifies top tier talent across various specializations from a global community of invited colleges.

INTRODUCING:  CFDA+ 2015 | DESIGN GRADUATES

The Council of Fashion Designers of America is pleased to introduce the CFDA+ 2015 Design Graduates, a dynamic cohort of 54 designers from 21 countries representing graduates of 16 leading U.S and International design programs. Individually the graduates represent diverse talent with unique perspectives and creative acumen within Womenswear, Menswear, Childrenswear, Accessories, Jewelry, Textiles and Knitwear.  Cumulatively, they are a community of global citizens with vision, potential and talent – tomorrow’s fashion design thinkers, influencers, creators, and leaders, who believe in the power of design and imagination.

The CFDA is honored to collaborate with Eyes on Talents in showcasing the CFDA+ 2015 Design Graduates. Through the support of Eyes on Talents co-founder Floriane de Saint Pierre, the innovative platform has generously created a specific section for CFDA+ providing unique visibility to the CFDA+ 2015 Design Graduates.

CFDA+ 2015 | DESIGN GRADUATES
ALIZA GUTTMAN, SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
AMIE EDWARDS, NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY
AUDREY MAYSEK, MARIST COLLEGE
AUSTE DUDZEVICIUTE, NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY
BETHAN SCHAD, NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY
BLAIR MOORE, PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN
BO KYUNG BYUN, PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN
CAROLINE HUTH, UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
CHANWONG KANG, FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
COLIN LOCASCIO, RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN
DEMI MUMMAW, SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
EMANUEL NUNEZ, PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN
EMMA CHOPOVA, CENTRAL SAINT MARTINS
FERNANDO WEBB, FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
GABRIEL CASTRO, CENTRAL SAINT MARTINS
GILI PELEG, SHENKAR COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND DESIGN
GLORIA IM, MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
HAN LIN, FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
HANNAH COOK, UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER
JC MUNOZ, ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY
JINGCI WANG, ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY
JOANNA FISHER, UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER
JON MAX GOH, PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN
JU YOUNG JULIA HAN, RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN
JUAN CHEN, ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY
KA CHI ETHAN HON, PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN
KATY LEES, UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER
KATYA REILY, PRATT INSTITUTE
KRISTEN MARIE HARVEY, SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
KWOK YAN MICHAEL YIP, PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN
LEEOH WONHO LEE, PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN
LEONID BATEKHIN, PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN
LIVIA BIANDA BOLUNG, ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY
LUCY JONES, PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN
LYDIA HIGGINS, NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY
MAX KUEI FENG LU, ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY
MORGAN HILL, MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
PAUL WU, RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN
PIERRE CAMPO, CENTRAL SAINT MARTINS
ROBERT NEWMAN, UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER
ROBERTA EINER, UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER
SAM ADAIR, CENTRAL SAINT MARTINS
SAYAKA MATSUSHITA, SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
SHERRY SHIH-HUI CHANG, DREXEL UNIVERSITY
SHREYAA MAVANI, UNIVERSITY FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS EPSOM
TAM NGUYEN, ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY
TAMARA KRANTZBERG, PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN
TESLIN DOUD, PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN
TUGCAN DOKMEN, ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART
VICTORIA VINCENT BARWOOD, NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY
XUZHI CHEN, CENTRAL SAINT MARTINS
YEUNG KA WAI (JANET), PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN
YIJIA JIANG, ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY
ZHAOJIE CHEN (CHELSEA), FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

To view the CFDA+ 2015 Talent Book, please see here.

Click here to explore each portfolio from our 54 CFDA+ 2015 Design Graduates.

For more information and to learn more about our CFDA+ Program and/or CFDA+ Design Graduates please contact:

Sara Kozlowski, Director of Education +Professional Development | S.Kozlowski@CFDA.com

Anna Chae, Coordinator of Education + Professional Development | A.Chae@CFDA.com