The Council of Fashion Designers of America released its nominees for the CFDA Fashion Awards, and although the ceremony isn’t until June 2, we’re casting our votes for the big designers we think will take home statuettes!
Womenswear Designer of the Year Award
Nominees
- Alexander Wang
- Joseph Altuzarra of Altuzarra
- Marc Jacobs
Who gets our vote
Joseph Altuzarra. We can’t help rooting for the underdog!
Menswear Designer of the Year Award
Nominees
- Maxwell Osborne & Dao-Yi Chow for Public School
- Marcus Wainwright & David Neville for Rag & Bone
- Thom Browne
Who gets our vote
Maxwell Osborne & Dao-Yi Chow. After receiving the Swarovski Award for Menswear last year, Public School has only gotten bigger and better.
Accessories Designer of the Year Award
Nominees
- Alexander Wang
- Lazaro Hernandez & Jack McCollough for Proenza Schouler
- Mary-Kate Olsen & Ashley Olsen for The Row
Who gets our vote
Lazaro Hernandez & Jack McCollough for Proenza Schouler. Who else could make designer notebooks and baseball hats a thing?
Swarovski Award for Womenswear
Nominees
- Shane Gabier & Christopher Peters for Creatures of the Wind
- Rosie Assoulin
- Wes Gordon
Who gets our vote
Rosie Assoulin. With features in Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, Rosie is the one to watch this year (and anyone who is a friend of the Man Repeller is a friend of ours!).
Swarovski Award for Menswear
Nominees
- Tim Coppens
- Todd Snyder
- Shayne Oliver for Hood by Air
Who get our vote
Shayne Oliver for Hood by Air. No up-and-comer has a larger following than him!
Swarovski Award for Accessory Design
Nominees
- Irene Neuwirth
- Jennifer Fisher
- Marc Alary
Who gets our vote
Jennifer Fisher. We love that her jewelry caters to all women and budgets (plus, have you ever checked out her Instagram account?).