On April 26, CFDA announced the finalists for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Foundation 2022: ten designers representing a variety of categories in the design industry, from knitwear and sportswear to her jewelry. strawberry and jewelry. This year’s phenomenal design talent class includes Jacques Agbobly of Black Boy Knits, Elena VelezFelisha Noel’s Fe Noelgood jeweler Lauren Harwell GodfreyTaofeek Abijako’s Head of stateConley Averett’s Judy TurnerColm Dillane of streetwear label KidSuperJackson Wiederhoeft’s Wiederhoeftand Pia Davis and Autumn Randolph, the design duo behind No Sesso.
Steven Kolb, CEO of CFDA through press release. “They’re diverse, bold, and redefine the rules of American style.” Recalling Steven’s statements, this year’s finalists truly represent the diversity, equity and inclusion that the industry is striving for. Included in this year’s class are four women-owned brands; one Latinx, four Black, several gay/non-binary owned brands and diverse inclusion of areas such as wearables, bridal and handmade knitwear.
Anna Wintour, Content Director, Condé Nast and Global Editorial Director, Vogue, said in a press release: “The ten finalists are a great reminder that great fashion does not be creative but also have a conscience. “I’m so proud of this year’s team; they represent the best that America can be – and what it can stand for.”
In addition to the likes of Anna Wintour, Vogue’s Fashion News Director, Chioma Nnadi, Mark Holgate and Eva Chen of Instagram, this year’s selection panel also welcomed Thom Browne and Nick Molnar, Co-Founders and Co-founders. CEO of Afterpay.
After last year’s repeat – including the likes of Batsheva Hay’s BatshevaMike Eckhaus and Zoe Latta of Eckhaus Latta, Anifa Mvuemba of Hanifa, LaQuan Smith, Edvin Thompson of Theophilio, and Willy Chavarria – all ten finalists received monetary support. This year’s round was no different as each selected designer automatically received money and mentoring.
With fashion’s leading event, Met GalaTaking place in less than a week, we can’t wait to see all the finalists and their designs on the carpet.
