Meet the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Finalists: Suno, Tabitha Simmons, More

Posted by , on July 17, 2012 at 1:51 pm

Back for another cycle of consideration, Suno continues to be an industry favorite thanks to their global-minded mission and killer patterns.

Calvin Klein better watch out, a new minimalist is in town: Andrea Lieberman, the force behind ALC, has been bringing a fresh take on simple dressing.

Turning masculinity and retro references into upscale chic, designer Wes Gordon continues to provide ammo for both seasonal trends and shoppers' demands.

After having won the Swarovski Award for Accessory Design this year, Tabitha Simmons makes the cut again on this list, and with good reason -- her architecturally-impressive footwear is as eye-catching [...]

After having won the Swarovski Award for Accessory Design this year, Tabitha Simmons makes the cut again on this list, and with good reason -- her architecturally-impressive footwear is as eye-catching as her fabrics.

At Assembly NYC, Greg Armas takes basic menswear items and infuses an urban sophistication to sportswear.

Illesteva Eyewear already boasts a serious celeb clientele roster, and with good reason -- the brand's frames and lenses feel both retro and modern.

Knitwear is no longer overlooked or shoved into a corner with Greg Chait's line, the Elder Statesman.

Chains, charms and pendants are just a few of the different items offered on Jennifer Fisher's website. The aesthetic can appear as as light or as chunky as your personal style demands, depending on your [...]

Chains, charms and pendants are just a few of the different items offered on Jennifer Fisher's website. The aesthetic can appear as as light or as chunky as your personal style demands, depending on your affinity for layering.

Demure opulence may seem like a contradiction until you see Giulietta, the brain child of Sofia Sizzi, which manages to conjure directional and sometimes severe silhouettes out of fluid, feminine pieces.

With intricate and delicate jewelry, Jennifer Meyer is a designer who can make a huge impression with the smallest of details.

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The summer may be the slow season when it comes to news, but the CFDA has managed to announce some big news over the past few weeks. First, there was their new collaboration with Target and Neiman Marcus for a holiday collection, and now the organization has, in partnership with Vogue, announced the latest round of finalists for the coveted CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund.

There’s a pleasant mix of new and familiar faces this year, alongside names like Tabitha Simmons and Suno, both of whom have earned other nominations and prizes in the past.

This year, each finalist will produce exclusive items for Tiffany & Co. (released in October) and, if selected as a winner, will score $300,000 and a mentorship from an industry expert. As if that wasn’t enough motivation, a fashion show at the Chateau Marmont will display the winner’s designs as well. If you ask us, that’s enough to get anyone’s blood pumping.

Read on to learn more about this year’s finalists are!

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  1. Maya says:
    July 18, 2012 at 4:46 pm

    Love this post. I’ve had my eye on Suno for a few years now, and I’m so glad that they’re getting the recognition they deserve.

    Reply