This just in! Zane Li of LII is the winner of the 2026 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund (CVFF), and Aisling Camps and Emily Dawn Long were just named runners-up during the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund dinner hosted by Tory Burch, Thom Browne, Chloe Malle, and Anna Wintour at the Crane Club in New York City.
The winner takes home a monetary award of $300,000, while the two runners-up each receive a grant of $100,000. The winner, runners-up and finalists will also be presented with meaningful business mentorships and a pathway to success.
“The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund is an important reminder of why we must continue to champion original voices and true creativity… Each of this year’s finalists bring a distinct point of view that only they could… Their true individuality is what makes American fashion so compelling and supporting their future is the responsibility of our industry… I look forward to seeing what they do next…,” said Thom Browne, Chairman of the CFDA.
“From silk made of orange peels to materials inspired by prehistoric dinosaurs, this year’s finalists have reminded us that there is no shortage of imagination in American fashion. At a time when it can feel easier to follow the crowd, these designers are doing anything but. It’s been such a joy getting to know them, and I’m thrilled to celebrate our winners and see what all ten designers dream up next,” said Chloe Malle, Head of Editorial Content, American Vogue.
This year’s ten finalists were Aisling Camps, Amir Taghi, Terrence Zhou of Bad Binch Tongtong, Emily Dawn Long, Jamie Haller, Julia Ferentinos of Juju Vera, Zane Li of LII, George Inaki of Milamore, Claire Sullivan of Miss Claire Sullivan, and Zoe Gustavia Anna Whalen.
The Selection Committee featured Aurora James of Brother Vellies and Fifteen Percent Pledge, Chloe Malle of Vogue, Christopher John Rogers, Denise Magid of Bloomingdale’s, Eva Chen of Instagram, Nicole Phelps of Vogue, model Paloma Elsesser, Thom Browne, and Yumi Shin of Nordstrom.
The 2026 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund is generously supported by Bloomingdale’s, Humane World for Animals, Instagram, Nordstrom, and Vogue.
