Fashion V&M: CFDA Fashion Awards

CFDA (The Council of Fashion Designers of America) is an association that leads industry-wide initiatives and whose membership consists of more than 370 of America’s foremost womenswear, menswear, jewelry, and accessory designers. The annual CFDA Fashion Awards recognize the young creative talents in the industry, the organization offers programs which support professional development and scholarships. The biggest pricez went to Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandes for Proenza Schouler-womens designer of the year, Michael Bastian-menwear designer of the year and Alexander Wang-accessories designer of the year.

Womenswear Defigner of the year

Nominees: Alexander Wang, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez for Proenza Schouler, Marc Jacobs

Winner: Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez for Proenza Schouler

Menswear Designer of the Year

Nominees: Michael Bastian, Patrik Ervell, Simon Spurr
Winner: Michael Bastian

Accessory Designer of the Year
Nominees: Alexander Wang, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez for Proenza Schouler, Reed Krakoff
Winner: Alexander Wang

Swarovski Award for Womensw

Nominees: Joseph Altuzarra, Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen, Prabal Gurung
Winner: Prabal Gurung

Swarovski Award for Accessory Design
Nominees: Alejandro Ingelmo, Eddie Borgo, Jason Wu, Pamela Love
Winner: Eddie Borgo

Swarovski Award for Menswear

Nominees: Alexander Wang, Phillip Lim, Robert Geller

Winner: Robert Geller

Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award
Marc Jacobs

CFDA Board of Directors Special Tribute
Arthur Elgort

Fashion Icon Award

Lady Gaga

Eugenia Sheppard Media Award
Hilary Alexander of The Telegraph

Eugenia Sheppard Media Award