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Hypebeast
14 hours ago
- Business
- Hypebeast
Here Are the 2025 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Finalists
TheCouncil of Fashion Designers of America(CFDA) andVogueon Tuesday revealed the ten finalists for the 2025CFDA/VogueFashion Fund, an award created following the events of 9/11 to help establish the next generation of American designers. The 2025 finalists include Ashlynn Park of Ashlynn, Julian Louie of Aubero, Bach Mai, Bernard James, Ashley Moubayed of Don't Let Disco, Gabe Gordon and Thomthy Gibbons of Gabe Gordon, Stephanie Suberville of Heirlome, Jamie Okuma, Meruert Tolegen, and Peter Do. This year, the program will award one winner with a $300,000 USD cash prize and two runner-ups with $100,000 USD, while offering all finalists meaningful business mentorships The aforementioned designers' works will be judged by the 2023 Selection Committee, which includesVogue's Anna Wintour, Mark Holgate, and Nicole Phelps, Instagram's Eva Chen, Fifteen Percent Pledge founder Aurora James, moddel Paloma Elsesser, Nordstrom's Rickie De Sole, Saks' Roopal Patel, CFDA chairman Thom Browne, and Gap's Zac Posen. 'Now entering its third decade, we see just how much the CFDA/VogueFashion Fund has transformed American fashion into a diverse and inclusive industry, and this year's designers underscore the point,' said CFDA CEO Steven Kolb viaVogue. 'We look forward to seeing how the finalists will make their mark on American fashion.' This year's winner will be announced on November 18. See all of the finalists above.
Vogue
a day ago
- Business
- Vogue
Meet the 10 Finalists of the 2025 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund
The finalists for the 2025 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Fresh off celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Fashion Fund, the Council of Fashion Designers of America and Vogue announced early this morning the group of finalists taking part in this year's competition. They are: Ashlyn's Ashlynn Park; Aubero's Julian Louie; Bach Mai; Bernard James; Don't Let Disco by Ashley Moubayed; Gabe Gordon and Timothy Gibbons from Gabe Gordon; Heirlome's Stephanie Suberville; Jamie Okuma; Meruert Tolegen; and Peter Do. The new class features a diverse group of designers across markets—womenswear, menswear, jewelry, and accessories—and also at different points in their careers, a reflection of the precarious state of independent labels in the industry. 'Now entering its third decade, we see just how much the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund has transformed American fashion into a diverse and inclusive industry, and this year's designers underscore the point,' said CFDA CEO Steven Kolb. 'We look forward to seeing how the finalists will make their mark on American fashion.' Along with Kolb, this year's selection committee included Vogue's Anna Wintour, Mark Holgate, and Nicole Phelps; Instagram's head of fashion partnerships, Eva Chen; founder of the Fifteen Percent Pledge and Brother Vellies Aurora James; the model Paloma Elsesser; Nordstrom vice president, fashion director Rickie De Sole; Roopal Patel, SVP of fashion at Saks; CFDA chairman Thom Browne; and Zac Posen, executive vice president and creative director at Gap Inc and chief creative officer at Old Navy. This year's winner will receive $300,000, and the two runners-up will each take home $100,000, along with business mentorships.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
‘Vogue' Editor Who Trump Has Raged at Spotted at White House
A fashion icon was spotted at the White House this week—putting ICE Barbie Kristi Noem to shame. Anna Wintour, the world-famous Vogue editor, rolled up to the South Lawn sporting her perfectly sleek bob and equipped with a mission: to discuss the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs on the fashion industry. She was not, however, there to end the feud between her and First Lady Melania Trump and finally give her a spot on the cover. Wintour was flanked by two other industry legends: Steven Kolb, CEO of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), and Stephen Lamar, president and CEO of the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA). The Trumps opened their home for the party, even though Wintour has famously snubbed the pair on more than one occasion. Melania and Wintour share a host of similarities: both are foreign-born, cold and commanding figures who have an affection for Italian designers. For a while, the two seemed to get along fine: before his presidential run, Trump and his wife were routinely invited to the Met Gala and other Vogue events. Melania even graced the cover of Vogue in 2005 wearing her wedding dress. But things changed once Trump was elected. In October 2017, Wintour vowed she would 'never' invite Trump back to the Met Gala. And unlike former First Ladies Jill Biden and Michelle Obama, Wintour pointedly chose not to put Melania on the cover of Vogue. Wintour arrived in Washington, D.C. to meet with Susie Wiles, Trump's chief of staff, in the hopes of finding relief for the heavily tariffed, $500 billion fashion industry. The industry, which supports 10 million jobs nationwide, has borne a large brunt of Trump's attacks. Right now, the average tax on fashion items is nearly 13 percent. And even though the products only make up approximately 5 percent of what the U.S. imports, they are responsible for over a quarter of the total tariffs collected. Since the fashion industry is already so heavily taxed, the three industry leaders told Wiles the extra tariffs would only put the fashion industry at a disproportionate disadvantage. Wintour, a proud Democrat, was there to say her piece—and butter up to the Trump administration—despite the ongoing feud with Melania. According to Wintour's biographer, Amy Odell, Vogue twice tried to photograph Melania during Trump's first term. She declined both times when she learned it would not guarantee her a cover feature. Immediately after Melania posed for her first White House official portrait, wearing a black Dolce & Gabbana business suit, Vogue published a scathing article saying that the outfit made Melania appear 'more like a freelance magician than a public servant.' 'Trump looked more like she was guest-starring on an episode of The Apprentice than assuming the role of First Lady of the United States,' wrote Vogue's Hannah Jackson. Republicans fell in line to support Melania. Melania's friend, Bill White, wrote on X: 'We cherish and support [Melania]. We've decided to cancel all our subscriptions to Condé NASTY. I urge everyone who loves America to join us in this action.' Melania's former confidante, Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, wrote a book that shone a light on the depth of the rivalry: 'I don't give a f--- about Vogue or any other magazine," Melania allegedly said. 'They would never put me on the cover. All these people are so mad.' The drama extends to the president, too. According to Odell, when Wintour came to visit Trump in New York in 2016, after he won the election, he reportedly felt 'offended' that nobody told him ahead of time. He was so upset he 'didn't even say hello.'
Reuters
6 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
China investigating former head of food and drug watchdog
BEIJING, May 29 (Reuters) - Bi Jingquan, former head of the now-defunct China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA), is being investigated for suspected corruption, China's anti-graft watchdog said on Thursday. Bi, a member of the standing committee of China's top political advisory body and a deputy director of its committee for economic affairs, is being investigated for suspected serious violations of law and discipline, the watchdog said, without giving details. Reuters was not able to reach Bi for comment. Bi, 69, holds a degree in economics from the prestigious Peking University and has served in senior positions in the National Development and Reform Commission, China's state planner, and State Council, China's cabinet. He was appointed chief of the CFDA in early 2015, a few months before the government launched a major revamp of China's drug review procedure. During his tenure at CFDA, Bi spearheaded efforts to simplify and expedite the review process for new drugs, and introduced steps to improve the quality of generic drugs. In 2018, Bi resigned from the CFDA amid fallout from a major vaccine scandal.
Hypebeast
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Thom Browne Envisions a Hot Preppy Summer
'Meet me in the garden,' wroteThom Browneon Instagram under a carousel ofGatsby-like photography highlighting his High Summer 2025 collection. 'Make yourself at home.' 'Champagne on the lawn. A light breeze skimming the grass. Beauty in the details,' he continued. The image the quintessential American designer (and chairman of the CFDA) paints is one of the classic East Coast preppy holiday lifestyle: day parties at beachtown mansions, posh croquet games, and catered pool parties included. His latest collection looks to supply the wardrobe for taking part in such classy activities. 'Summer, sorted. sink into that feeling, and stay a while,' he concluded. Browne's High Summer 2025 collection is defined by lightweight tailoring in linen and seersucker textiles. Standout silhouettes include breezy sportscoats and dress trousers with matching ties, four-bar cardigans and fitted polos. In accessories, the new Mr Thom bag arrives in dark brown calf leather, and the medium tool tote lands in off-white canvas. Thom Browne's Summer 2025 collection is now available to shoponlineand in the brand's retail stores across New York, London, Milan, Tokyo, Chengdu, and Hangzhou. Take a look at the lineup in the gallery above.
