2026 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Finalists Announced

The ten finalists for the 2026 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund gathered at One World Trade Center to present their brands. Now in its 22nd year, the fund supports emerging US-based talent. Past winners include Proenza Schouler, Joseph Altuzarra, and Christopher John Rogers, who joined the judges' panel this year. The finalists represent a diverse range of American fashion: Jamie Haller (LA-based, classic-cool aesthetic), Terrence Zhou of Bad Binch TongTong (sculptural showpieces), Aisling Camps (knitwear from Trinidad and Tobago), Amir Taghi (Iranian heritage, former Oscar de la Renta intern), Emily Dawn Long (multidisciplinary designer), Juju Ferentinos of Juju Vera (deeply personal jewelry and apparel), Zane Li of Lii (first show in Tribeca), George Inaki of Milamore (fine jewelry, Philippines-born), Claire Sullivan of Miss Claire Sullivan (custom couture), and Zoe Gustavia Anna Whalen (art experiments as fashion). Each designer had 15 minutes to present. The judges include Thom Browne, Chloe Malle, Stephen Kolb, Aurora James, Paloma Elsesser, Yumi Shin, Nicole Phelps, Christopher John Rogers, Denise Magid, and Eva Chen. The fund aims to support the next generation of US-based talent.