Information about Council Of Fashion Designers Of America
The Council of Fashion Designers of America is a non-profit trade group for American fashion designers founded in 1962.[1]
The organization sponsors the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, scholarships, and professional development programs, as well as awards for fashion design.[1]
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The organization sponsors the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, scholarships, and professional development programs, as well as awards for fashion design.[1]
Awards
The CFDA's annual awards ceremony, which honors excellence in fashion design, is often called "the Oscars of fashion."[2] Nominations are submitted by CFDA members and by select fashion publications, retailers, and stylists.[1] Award winners are voted on and announced at the annual CFDA Fashion Awards gala event.[1]Diane von Furstenberg is the current president of CFDA as of 2006.Past winners[1]
This is a selected list of winners. Winners in other categories, winners in past years, and nominees can be found at the CFDA Website.| Year | Womenswear Award | Menswear Award | Perry Ellis Emerging Talent Award for Ready-to-Wear[3] |
International Award |
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| 2006 | Francisco Costa for Calvin Klein | Thom Browne | Doo-Ri Chung (womenswear) and Jeff Halmos, Josia Lamberto-Egan, Sam Shipley, & John Whitledge for Trovata (menswear) | Olivier Theyskens for Rochas |
| 2005 | Vera Wang | John Varvatos | Derek Lam (womenswear) and Alexandre Plokhov for Cloak (menswear) | Alber Elbaz for Lanvin |
| 2004 | Carolina Herrera | Sean Combs for Sean John | Zac Posen | Miuccia Prada |
| 2003 | Narciso Rodriguez | Michael Kors | Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough for Proenza Schouler | Alexander McQueen |
| 2002 | Narciso Rodriguez | Marc Jacobs | Rick Owens | Hedi Slimane for Dior Homme |
| 2001 | Tom Ford | John Varvatos | Daphne Gutierrez and Nicole Noselli for Bruce (womenswear) and William Reid (menswear) | Nicolas Ghesquiere for Balenciaga |
| 2000 | Oscar de la Renta | Helmut Lang | Miguel Adrover (womenswear) and John Varvatos (menswear) | Jean-Paul Gaultier |
References
1. ^ CFDA website
2. ^ Style.com 2006 CFDA coverage
3. ^ Some years, a single emerging talent award is given for ready-to-wear. Other years, one emerging talent award is given for menswear and another for womenswear.
2. ^ Style.com 2006 CFDA coverage
3. ^ Some years, a single emerging talent award is given for ready-to-wear. Other years, one emerging talent award is given for menswear and another for womenswear.
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An industry trade group, also known as a trade association, is generally a public relations organization founded and funded by corporations that operate in a specific industry.
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Motto
"In God We Trust" (since 1956)
"E Pluribus Unum" ("From Many, One"; Latin, traditional)
Anthem
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"In God We Trust" (since 1956)
"E Pluribus Unum" ("From Many, One"; Latin, traditional)
Anthem
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Fashion design is the applied art dedicated to the design of clothing and lifestyle accessories created within the cultural and social influences of a specific time.
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19th century - 20th century - 21st century
1930s 1940s 1950s - 1960s - 1970s 1980s 1990s
1959 1960 1961 - 1962 - 1963 1964 1965
Year 1962 (MCMLXII
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1930s 1940s 1950s - 1960s - 1970s 1980s 1990s
1959 1960 1961 - 1962 - 1963 1964 1965
Year 1962 (MCMLXII
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Vogue is a fashion and lifestyle magazine published in several countries by Condé Nast Publications.
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History
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Perry Ellis (March 3, 1940 – May 30, 1986) was an American fashion designer who founded a sportswear house in the mid-1970s.
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The Rise of Perry Ellis
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Francisco Costa (b. 1961)[]is the creative director of Calvin Klein Collection. He is also the winner of the Council of Fashion Designers America (CFDA) award for best womenswear designer in March 2006.
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Calvin Richard Klein (born November 19, 1942) is a well-known American fashion designer. In 1968, he launched the company that would later become Calvin Klein Inc.
In addition to clothing, Calvin Klein also gave his name to a range of perfumes, including CK One and CK Be
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In addition to clothing, Calvin Klein also gave his name to a range of perfumes, including CK One and CK Be
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Thom Browne (born in 1965) is an American fashion designer. He is the founder and head of design for Thom Browne, a New York based menswear brand. Browne was also the recipient of the prestigious Council of Fashion Designers America (CFDA) award for best Menswear designer in March
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Doo-Ri Chung (born 1973) is a Korean-American fashion designer.
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Training and work experience
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Trovata is a Newport Beach, California based clothing company that specializes in casual contemporary apparel. The clothing line has gained notoriety for combining an East Coast preppy culture look with a West Coast surfing apparel appeal.
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Olivier Theyskens (born January 4, 1977 in Brussels, Belgium) is the artistic director of French fashion house Nina Ricci.
He attended the École Nationale Superieure des Arts Visuels de la Cambre to study fashion design, but dropped out in 1997 to start his own label.
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He attended the École Nationale Superieure des Arts Visuels de la Cambre to study fashion design, but dropped out in 1997 to start his own label.
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Rochas is a fashion, beauty, and perfume house founded in 1925[] by Marcel Rochas, the first designer of 2/3-length coats and skirts with pockets.[] It is currently owned by Procter & Gamble.
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Vera Wang (Chinese: 王薇薇; Pinyin: Wáng Wēiwei; born June 27, 1949) is an American fashion designer based in New York.
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John Varvatos (born in Detroit, Michigan) is an American contemporary menswear fashion designer. He grew up in the metro Detroit suburb of Allen Park, a downriver community situated south of the city of Detroit. He attended Allen Park High School.
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Derek Lam is a fashion designer from San Francisco, California. He is a graduate of the Parsons School of Design.
Lam started out as an assistant for Michael Kors in the 90s.
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Lam started out as an assistant for Michael Kors in the 90s.
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cloak is a type of loose garment that is worn over indoor clothing and serves the same purpose as an overcoat—it protects the wearer from the cold, rain or wind for example, or it may form part of a fashionable outfit or uniform.
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Alber Elbaz (born 1961) is an Israeli fashion designer.
Elbaz, an Israeli citizen, was born in Casablanca, Morocco. From a humble beginning in North Africa, Elbaz became the creative director of the world's oldest ongoing fashion house.
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Elbaz, an Israeli citizen, was born in Casablanca, Morocco. From a humble beginning in North Africa, Elbaz became the creative director of the world's oldest ongoing fashion house.
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Lanvin can refer to:
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- Gérard Lanvin, a French actor
- Jeanne Lanvin (1867-1946), a French fashion designer and founder of the fashion company House of Lanvin
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Carolina Herrera could refer to either:
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- Carolina Herrera (fashion designer) - Venezuelan fashion designer
- Carolina Herrera (entertainer), a Colombian Singer/Guitarist
- Astrid Carolina Herrera - Venezuelan winner of the Miss World pageant in 1984
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Sean John Combs (born November 4, 1969)[1] is an American record producer, mogul, CEO, clothing designer, and rapper. He was brought into the hip hop industry by life long friend Sami Al-Hakkak.
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Sean John is a clothing line founded by hip-hop mogul Sean Combs A.K.A Diddy,in 1998. The name is taken from Combs' first and middle given names.
People representing the brand include Combs himself, rappers T.I.
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People representing the brand include Combs himself, rappers T.I.
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Zac Posen (born 24th October 1980) is a contemporary fashion designer.
Posen grew up in New York City[1] attending Saint Ann's School[2]. He went to design school at Central Saint Martins in London[3]
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Posen grew up in New York City[1] attending Saint Ann's School[2]. He went to design school at Central Saint Martins in London[3]
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Miuccia Bianchi Prada (born Maria Bianchi[1] in May 10, 1949 is an Italian fashion designer. In 1978, she inherited the Prada SpA business from her mother, and she and her husband Patrizio Bertelli led the company's expansion into ready-to-wear apparel.
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Narciso Rodriguez (born 1961) is a Cuban-American fashion designer. He is the son of a longshoreman.
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Life and career
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Michael Deloris Kors (born 1959) is an American fashion designer.
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Proenza Schouler is a high-end line of women's apparel. The brand name originates from the designers' mothers' maiden names.<ref name="nymag" />
Proenza Schouler was founded in 2002 by Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough, who co-design the label's
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Proenza Schouler was founded in 2002 by Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough, who co-design the label's
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Proenza Schouler is a high-end line of women's apparel. The brand name originates from the designers' mothers' maiden names.<ref name="nymag" />
Proenza Schouler was founded in 2002 by Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough, who co-design the label's
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Proenza Schouler was founded in 2002 by Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough, who co-design the label's
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Proenza Schouler is a high-end line of women's apparel. The brand name originates from the designers' mothers' maiden names.<ref name="nymag" />
Proenza Schouler was founded in 2002 by Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough, who co-design the label's
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Proenza Schouler was founded in 2002 by Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough, who co-design the label's
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Alexander McQueen CBE (born Lee Alexander McQueen, 17 March 1969) is an English fashion designer.
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Biography
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