In its ninth year, the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund dinner in New York City brought out the industry’s most noted names for an evening of good food, great company and one coveted designer award. The annual event aims to provide money and mentoring to promising designers, which in the past have included Alexander Wang, Sophie Theallet, and Joseph Altuzarra.
After five months of evaluations and challenges, Greg Chait of the Elder Statesman went home with the top honor of the night. Not only was the L.A.-based label awarded $300,000 for further expansion, but the up-and-coming designer has also earned a yearlong mentorship with an industry veteran to help fine-tune his skills.
Jewelry label Jennifer Meyer and shoe designer Tabitha Simmons served as runners-up, but received $100,000 and a mentorship as well. Not bad.
As expected, Anna Wintour and Diane von Furstenberg were in attendance, along with Rachel Roy, Chanel Iman, Victor Cruz and others.
Check out a few of the fashionable arrivals after the jump!
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DIANE VON FURSTENBERG
CHANEL IMAN
RACHEL ROY
GREG CHAIT
VICTOR CRUZ
LIYA KEBEDE
VERA WANG
HANNAH BRONFMAN
CHRISTINA RICCI
