Alexander Wang Wins CFDA Fund

Fall 2008

NEW YORK —Alexander Wang was chosen as the fifth CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund recipient.

At Monday night’s CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund dinner gala, Wang took home the top honors, pocketing $200,000 and a year’s worth of mentoring. Lisa Mayock and Sophie Buhai of Vena Cava and Albertus Q. Swanepoel of Albertus Quartus were this year’s runners-up, and will each receive $50,000 and a business mentor.

The winners beat out finalists Richard Chai, Jason Wu, Irene Neuwirth, Alejandro Ingelmo, Juan Carlos Obando, Obedient Sons & Daughters, and Organic.

In addition to the finalists, the dinner fêted the Fashion Fund’s fifth anniversary. The event took place at Skylight Studios here, with John Galliano as the night’s keynote speaker.

This year’s selection committee consisted of CFDA president Diane von Furstenberg, CFDA executive director Steven Kolb and associate director Lisa Smilor, Vogue’s Anna Wintour and Sally Singer, Theory’s Andrew Rosen, Coach’s Reed Krakoff, Jeffrey Kalinsky of Jeffrey New York and Nordstrom, Gap’s Patrick Robinson and Barneys New York’s Julie Gilhart.

Founded by the Council of Fashion Designers of America and Vogue, the fund is seen as an accelerator of fashion careers. Previous winners were Rogan in 2007, Doo-Ri in 2006, Trovata in 2005 and Proenza Schouler in 2004. Past runners-up were 3.1 Phillip Lim, Philip Crangi Jewelry, Rodarte, Thakoon, Derek Lam, Thom Browne, Cloak and Habitual.
(Source WWD)

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Vena Cava designing collection of Shoes

Vena Cava's partnering with Via Spiga to create a four piece capsule shoe collection.

Sophie Buhai and Lisa Mayock(above), the designers behind the almost five year-old, beloved Brooklyn brand will debut the shoes on their Spring 09 runway. They'll be paired with their "Egyptomania" collection - which, according to WWD, means strappy sandals and pyramid studs, though we're dreaming of lapis accents and gold leaf.

The girls have played around with accessories before, in the form of bags and jewelry casually constructed in their design studio, but they've always considered shoes, "a dream design project".

The shoes will retail from $300 to $850 and be available exclusively at Via Spiga's new Soho flagship and online.

Vena Cava who recently became 1 of 28 Designers who are now CFDA Members, and also became Finalists announced for CFDA/Vogue fashion fund.

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DVF turns travel Writer

NOT content with producing her own-name collections and acting as president of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, Diane Von Furstenberg is adding another string to her bow as the new celebrity columnist for US travel magazine, Departures.

The tireless fashion guru will write about her jet-set adventures for the bi-monthly title, starting with its November/December 2008 issue; she is even expected to illustrate her columns with her own photography.

Citing her "commanding and authoritative style", Departures' editor-in-chief Richard David Story explains in today's WWD that DVF has exactly what it takes to make it as a travel writer.
"Her whole life is like a Departures magazine," he adds.

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28 Designers Become CFDA Members

NEW YORK — Diane von Furstenberg will continue in her role as president of the Council of Fashion Designers of America.At a CFDA board meeting Wednesday, the designer was unanimously re-elected for a second two year term. At the meeting, the board also ratified 28 new members to the CFDA.

They are Sophie Buhai and Lisa Mayock of Vena Cava(above); Thakoon Panichgul of Thakoon; Holly Dunlap of Hollywould; Jenni Kayne; Naeem Khan; Sue Stemp; Dana Foley and Anna Corinna Sellinger of Foley + Corinna; Scott Sternberg of Band of Outsiders; Amy Smilovic of Tibi; Michael Bastian; Philip Crangi; Ron Anderson and David Rees of Tenthousandthings; Andrew Buckler of Buckler; Rachel Comey; Erica Davis of Development; Cheryl Finegan of Virgin, Saints & Angels; Eunice Lee of Unis; Fiona Kotur Marin of Kotur; Malia Mills of Malia Mills Swimwear; Sandra Muller of Lila Gems, , Robin Renzi of Me & Ro; Brian Reyes; Loree Rodkin; Kara Ross; and Araks Yeramyan of Araks.

Elie Tahari (above) and his wife, Rory, plan to welcome the new members to the CFDA at a cocktail reception at their SoHo home on Oct.21. The event is expected to draw a mix of existing CFDA members, retailers and editors, as well as the newly minted second term president.

“Diane’s(above) unanimous election to a second two-year term as CFDA president is a great testament to the leadership she has demonstrated during her first term,” CFDA’s executive director Steven Kolb said. “In the past two years, the CFDA’s membership has increased and the overall visibility of the American fashion industry has risen. New programs and direct benefits for members have been initiated. Diane’s enthusiasm for and commitment to the CFDA have been unwavering.”

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Finalists announced for CFDA/Vogue fashion fund

The CFDA/Vogue fashion fund has announced it's 10 finalists: Richard Chai; Jason Wu; Alexander Wang; Irene Neuwirth; Albertus Q. Swanepoel of Albertus Quartus; Alejandro Ingelmo; Juan Carlos Obando; Swaim and Christina Hutson of Obedient Sons & Daughters; John Patrick of Organic, and Sophie Mayock and Lisa Buhai of Vena Cava.
Prizes for the winner include a mentorship with industry leaders and a monetary award of $200,000. Past winners Rogan Gregory of Rogan, Doo-Ri Chung, Trovata and Proenza Schouler's Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough have certainly gone on to great things after winning the award.

Richard Chai, Spring 08

Jason Wu, Fall 08

Alexander Wang, Fall 08

Irene Neuwirth, Jewellery

Albertus Q. Swanepoel of Albertus Quartus, Hats

Alejandro Ingelmo, Shoes

Juan Carlos Obando, Fall 08

Swaim and Christina Hutson of Obedient Sons & Daughters, Fall 08

John Patrick of Organic, Fall 08

Sophie Mayock and Lisa Buhai of Vena Cava, Spring 08

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