Le Chalet at Saks Fifth Avenue was buzzing with anticipation, as the 2024 CFDA/ Fashion Fund finalists, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary, were revealed today. “This milestone year’s group of CFDA/ Fashion Fund finalists reflects the creativity and diversity of American design, from women’s and men’s sportswear to eveningwear and semi-precious, fashion and ethical jewelry,” said Steven Kolb, CEO of the , in a press release. The 10 finalists are: by Sebastien and Marianne Amisial, , , , by Dynasty and Soull Ogun, , by Spencer Phipps, by Taylor Thompson, , and by Jackson Wiederhoeft.
The group is representative of the way contemporary creatives express themselves across gender and product categories—with menswear, womenswear, unisex or gender-neutral collections, and jewelry and accessories all being represented. One of the finalists also has a bridal collection. The CFDA/ Fashion Fund was established in 2003 to help support the next generation of emerging American designers.
Proenza Schouler’s Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez were the first-ever recipients of the awards carving a path for designers like Joseph Altuzarra (2011 winner), Jennifer Fisher (2012 finalist), Telfar (2017 winner), Bode’s Emily Adams Bode Aujla (2018 runner-up), Christopher John Rogers (2019 winner), and last year’s winner Melitta Baumeister, to follow in their footsteps. “What better way to celebrate the CFDA/ Fashion Fund’s 20th year than with this year’s group of f.
