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2009 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Finalists Announced

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The Council of Fashion Designers of America and Vogue announced the ten finalists for the 2009 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund. For the sixth year the emerging talents have the opportunity to win a cash prize and mentorship programs from their selected industry leaders. The winner and 2 runners-up will be announced November 16. Vogue’s Editor In Chief, Anna Wintour summed up the nominees “The ten finalists we selected are a talented, diverse group, who are building healthy independent businesses in challenging times.”  The Fashion Fund is one of the most coveted awards as previous winners include Alexander Wang, Rogan Gregory of Rogan, Doo-Ri Chung, Trovata and Proenza Schouler’s Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough.

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ALABAMA CHANIN – Natalie Chanin (eco-conscious, womenswear)
ESQUIVEL SHOES – George Esquivel (shoes)
GARY GRAHAM – Gary Graham (womenswear)
HOUSE OF WARIS – Waris Ahluwalia (jewelry)
MONIQUE PEAN – Monique Péan (jewelry)
OHNE TITEL – Flora Gill and Alexa Adams (womenswear)
PATRIK ERVELL – Patrik Ervell (menswear)
SOPHIE THEALLET – Sophie Theallet (womenswear)
SPURR – Simon Spurr (menswear)
WAYNE – Wayne Lee (womenswear)

Ecco Domani Award Winners 2009

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Ecco Domani, the Italian winemaker whose name means “here tomorrow” announced the awards for the 2009 Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation.  The EDFF supports the careers of aspiring fashion designers by awarding $25,000 grants to budding fashion designers who represent the future of fashion.

Women’s Design Winners: Lyn Devon; Matthew Ames; Cushnie et Ochs by Carly Cushnie and Michelle Ochs; Ohne Titel by Alexa Adams and Flora Gill

eccodomaniawardsMen’s Design: Corpus by Jerrod Cornish and Keith Richardson

Accessories Design: Monique Péan

Sustainable Design: Bodkin by Samantha Pleet and Eviana Hartman

Previous winners that have taken advantage of the awards include Zac Posen, Proenza Schouler, Rag & Bone, Peter Som, Thakoon, Doo.ri, Derek Lam, Alexander Wang and Rodarte.

Young designers have pretty good odds for the awards with only about 150 applicants in the running of what could be the opportunity of a lifetime for any aspiring designer.  For consideration designers need to submit references and photographs of their work, and have at least one retail account and no more than five years in the business.

 

photos via wwd.com