CFDA announces finalists of 2022 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund

CFDA announces finalists of 2022 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund

The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has announced the finalists of its 2022 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund. This year’s finalists will each receive funding and mentorship, a continuation of the 2021 rule changes after emerging designers were greatly affected during the pandemic.

The ten finalists are Jacques Agbobly of Black Boy Knits, Elena Velez, Fe Noel, Lauren Harwell Godfrey, Taofeek Abijako of Head of State, Conley Averett of Judy Turner, Colm Dillane of Kidsuper, Pia Davis and Autumn Randolph of No Sesso, Omar Salam of Sukeina and Jackson Wiederhoeft.

“Our ten finalists are a wonderful reminder that great fashion isn’t only wildly creative, but that it comes with a conscience,” said Anna Wintour, Chief Content Officer, Condé Nast, and Global Editorial Director, Vogue. “I’m so proud of this year’s group; they represent the very best of what America can be—and what it can stand for.