Fashion 2014

Yesterday, in partnership with Lexus, CFDA provided business development prizes totaling $85, 000 to 3 brands dedicated to creating eco accountable manner outlines at a luncheon held during the Modern. Significant attendees included Steven Kolb, Coco Rocha, Amber Valletta, Monique Péan, Bethann Hardison, Julie Gilhart, Sabine Heller, Janice Alida, and Maria Cornejo. The 2014 award recipients tend to be:

CHAMPION — $75, 000 Prize

K/LLER Collection

RUNNERS-UP — $5, 000 Awards

Any American-based fashion designer having built and it is continuing to develop a sustainable garments or accessory range ended up being eligible to use. Each prospect was necessary to distribute reveal application that demonstrated their particular dedication to environmentally and socially accountable design. The contest necessary that at the least 30 percent of collection be created sustainably. The choice Committee evaluated each submission, selected seven finalists, after which met with each one.

The 2014 Selection Committee was made up of the following esteemed skillfully developed:

Sass Brown, performing Assistant Dean the class of Art and Design in the Fashion Institute of tech
Zero + Maria Cornejo
Julie Gilhart, Julie Gilhart
Rogan/Loomstate
Melissa Joy Manning
Lisa Smilor, Executive Director, Council of Fashion Developers of America
Timo Rissanen, Assistant Professor of Fashion Design and Sustainability, Parsons The New class for Design