The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and Vogue, in partnership with Nordstrom, hosted an intimate cocktail reception to toast the finalists of the 2026 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund (CVFF), following the first designer presentations to the judges.

The Fashion Fund winner will be announced on October 20th, 2026, at a celebratory dinner gala in New York City. The winner will receive $300,000, and the two runners-up will each take home $100,000. The program will also continue to create meaningful business mentorships and a pathway to success for all finalists.

The 2026 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund is generously supported by Bloomingdale’s, Humane World for Animals, Instagram, Nordstrom, and Vogue.

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