The Council of Fashion Designers of America and New York City Economic Development Corporation have tapped 12 designers (Alice Ritter, Bibhu Mohapatra, Prabal Gurung, Sophie Theallet, Rachel Dooley with Gemma Redux, Grant Krajecki of Grey Ant, Waris Ahluwalia of House of Waris, Joel Diaz with Jolibe, Alison Lewis of Lewis, Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne of Public School, Yuvi Alpert and Danna Kobo of Ruby Kobo, Justin Giunta of Subversive Jewelry) as the first tenants of the CFDA Fashion Incubator.
Barbie, much like a lot of 50 year olds with money in the bank, has been going through a major make-over. She’s obviously had work done and is now attempting to hit the runway. Demi Moore called, Barbie, she wants her gimmick back.
Apparently, Barbie is all dolled up to celebrate the launch of her Little Black Dress collection and raise a little money for the CFDA scholarship program. She’ll be sporting a couple of exclusive accessories and fashion designs from Isaac Mizrahi, Kate Spade’s Deborah Lloyd, Tory Burch, Rachel Roy and Monica Botkier. The dolls hit eBay on January 28th.
“There’s now the CFDA fund, which I know is set to help young people. I had a big issue with the CFDA back in my Perry Ellis days, because I really didn’t see what they were doing for the designers. (more…)
Well respected designer Robert Danes is looking for new interns, and we think you indies deserve the first crack at the job! This CFDA certified designer is looking for new interns to start ASAP! There are multiple positions available, and the designer is looking for a specific person for each position. Check out the job details:
1. Pattern Assistant Intern:
-Strong interest in drafting patterns.
-Understands patterns, very neat & clean work, organized and is a good team member.
-Self motivated, naturally wants to help.
-Preferably a 3rd or 4th year student or a student with many years experience in making clothing.
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have been added to the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s list of America’s most renowned designers. Joining over 350 clothing and accessories geniuses, the Olsen twins have finally crossed the line from celebrity designer to an established brand. We knew it would happen, putting them in first place on our ten best celebrity designers list. Congratulations are in order for Alexander Wang, Jason Wu and Chris Benz too!
The most exciting part of the CFDA Fashion Awards for me are what the fashion insiders show up in. The Oscar’s of Fashion, the CFDA’s never disappoint. This year the typical uniform of black, white and gray was present with an overwhelming amount of pink and red dresses. Coco Rocha, above, looks effortless in her one shoulder red dress with her newly died locks. Click the gallery to see the splashes of color, I didn’t choose these rouge and rose colored dresses on purpose – they really were everywhere!
Last nights CFDA Awards results are in and they aren’t surprising at all. Alexander Wang, Rodarte, Proenza Schouler, Ralph Lauren, Tim Hamilton all won top honors. Here’s the final rundown.
Accessory Designer of the Year: Proenza Schouler
Popular Vote Award: Ralph Lauren
Menswear Designer of the Year: Italo Zucchelli for Calvin Klein and Scott Sternberg for Band of Outsiders (tie)
Swarovski Award for Menswear: Tim Hamilton
Swarovski Award for Womenswear: Alexander Wang
Swarovski Award for Accessories: Justin Giunta for Subversive Jewelry
Okay, so I know that this dress won’t be a favorite on most peoples list cause it doesn’t show enough skin, isn’t attached to crazy accessories, and hits the floor so it doesn’t reveal her shoes, but I am totally hearts over it. It’s a frock, yes, but it’s an amazing orange and gold frock. It’s definitely not for any girl with some boobage, but on titless Ashley, it works.
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