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WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT THE 2023 CFDA FASHION AWARDS PRESENTED BY AMAZON FASHION

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) celebrated the winners and honorees of the 2023 CFDA Fashion Awards presented by Amazon Fashion.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) celebrated the winners and honorees of the 2023 CFDA Fashion Awards presented by Amazon Fashion.
  • Demi Moore, introduced by the President of Amazon Fashion, Muge Erdirik Dogan, gave the Innovation Award presented by Amazon Fashion to goop.
  • The CFDA Fashion Awards presented by Amazon Fashion took place on Monday, November 6th at the American Museum of Natural History.
  • Transportation for the CFDA Fashion Awards presented by Amazon Fashion was provided by Genesis.

Society Awards Unveils Landmark Awards-As-Art Exhibition, 'Beyond the Red Carpet,' at The Mint Museum in Charlotte

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Society Awards, the premier designer and manufacturer of luxury, custom, and limited-edition awards, will launch an immersive exhibition titled "Beyond the Red Carpet: Iconic Awards and Artistic Collaborations" on December 1 at The Mint Museum in Charlotte, North Carolina. The 10-week exhibition will spotlight the artistic and artisanal aspects of luxury awards.

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  • "No one's ever done anything like this," said David Moritz, CEO of Society Awards.
  • Society Awards has a remarkable legacy of crafting the most renowned, esteemed, and widely televised awards in history.
  • As the exclusive creator of luxury and artistic awards, Society Awards will offer a rare opportunity for the public to gain a glimpse beyond the red carpet, an orchestrated experience uniquely possible with Society Awards.
  • For more information about "Beyond the Red Carpet: Iconic Awards and Artistic Collaborations," and to explore the luxurious world of awards, please visit societyawards.com/mintmuseum .

SUPIMA Design Competition Names Carla Pierini Its 2023 Winner

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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SUPIMA, the non-profit luxury brand that promotes the use of American grown Pima cotton around the world, is excited to announce Carla Pierini, Drexel University, the winner of the 2023 SUPIMA Design Competition.

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  • SUPIMA, the non-profit luxury brand that promotes the use of American grown Pima cotton around the world, is excited to announce Carla Pierini, Drexel University, the winner of the 2023 SUPIMA Design Competition.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230908148506/en/
    Hosted by globally recognized and acclaimed American fashion designer, Jeremy Scott, this year’s competition saw Carla Pierini and seven other finalists from the top design schools across the country showcased exceptional individual creativity and design talent with eveningwear capsule collections created entirely with SUPIMA cotton fabrics on September 7th, 2023, during a live runway show at The Prince George Ballroom this New York Fashion Week.
  • This year’s SUPIMA Design Competition Finalists included:
    Mariana Espinosa, School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
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GENESIS AND THE COUNCIL OF FASHION DESIGNERS OF AMERICA ANNOUNCE THREE RISING DESIGNERS FOR DESIGN + INNOVATION GRANT

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Genesis and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) announced the selection of three designers who will compete for the CFDA | Genesis House AAPI Design + Innovation Grant, unveiled earlier this summer.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Genesis and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) announced the selection of three designers who will compete for the CFDA | Genesis House AAPI Design + Innovation Grant, unveiled earlier this summer.
  • The designers will also be given a $40,000 grant from Genesis to fund their collections.
  • "We are so thrilled with the three participating designers in the CFDA I Genesis House AAPI Design + Innovation Grant program," CFDA CEO Steven Kolb said.
  • Genesis has stated its commitment to becoming an all-electric vehicle brand by 2030 and to pursuing carbon neutrality by 2035.

Emerging International Designers Shine Cultural Spotlight on Runway Fashion

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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Crew who comprise the Academy's newly-formed Fashion Industry Advisory Board

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  • Crew who comprise the Academy's newly-formed Fashion Industry Advisory Board
    SAN FRANCISCO, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Academy of Art University today announced its 2023 Runway Fashion Show which will be held on May 11th.
  • A number of designers participating in the landmark 2023 event will showcase portfolios that pay rich homage to their own unique cultural experiences.
  • "I'm constantly inspired by the incredible creative instincts of our young designers," said Neil Gilks, School of Fashion Executive Director.
  • The Annual Runway Fashion Show is by invitation only and will be held in San Francisco on May 11th at 7:00 PM PST.

JAEGER-LECOULTRE ANNOUNCES ITS NEWEST GLOBAL AMBASSADOR: LENNY KRAVITZ

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jaeger-LeCoultre is delighted to name Lenny Kravitz as a new Ambassador for the Maison.

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  • NEW YORK, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jaeger-LeCoultre is delighted to name Lenny Kravitz as a new Ambassador for the Maison.
  • Since the very beginning of his career, Lenny Kravitz has been defiantly original, always following his own path, steadfast in his artistic vision.
  • A watch enthusiast since childhood, when he became fascinated by his father's chronographs, Lenny says: "I feel very drawn to Jaeger-LeCoultre.
  • "With his artistry, inventiveness and ability to transcend genres, Lenny epitomises Jaeger-LeCoultre's values and style," says Catherine Rénier, the CEO of Jaeger-LeCoultre.

VIDEO/PHOTO: YAAMAVA’ RESORT & CASINO HOSTS FASHION DAZE, CELEBRATING INDIGENOUS AND GLOBAL FASHION

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Saturday, April 22, 2023
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Highland, California, April 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On April 20-21, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel hosted Yaamava’ Fashion Daze, a two-day extravaganza breaking down the barriers between Native American design and the established world of fashion.

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  • Highland, California, April 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On April 20-21, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel hosted Yaamava’ Fashion Daze, a two-day extravaganza breaking down the barriers between Native American design and the established world of fashion.
  • Fashion Daze featured Jamie Okuma , the first Native American designer to be admitted into the Council of Fashion Designers of America, alongside indigenous creators Jennifer Younger .
  • Custo Barcelona , Freak City LA , Cult of Individuality and Vira Be also showcased their latest collections.
  • Celebrities in attendance at Fashion Daze over the two-day event included model and actress Julia Fox, Emmy Award winning host Jeannie Mai, and actress, singer and model Paris Jackson.

Xcel Brands Announces Strategic Licensing Partnership with One Jeanswear Group

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Friday, April 14, 2023
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Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB), a media and consumer products company with billions of dollars in retail sales through livestream shopping, today announced a strategic licensing partnership with One Jeanswear Group (OJG).

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  • Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB), a media and consumer products company with billions of dollars in retail sales through livestream shopping, today announced a strategic licensing partnership with One Jeanswear Group (OJG).
  • The new agreement marks an expansion of Xcel’s partnership with OJG, which also manufactures LOGO by Lori Goldstein apparel products under license from Xcel.
  • “One Jeanswear Group’s unparalleled expertise in apparel makes the company an ideal manufacturing license partner for us,” said Robert W. D’Loren, Chairman and CEO of Xcel Brands.
  • “We also look forward to expanding our licensing partnership with Xcel Brands in the future.”
    Xcel Brands is one of the largest apparel providers within the interactive TV market.

FIT PRESENTS FUTURE OF FASHION CELEBRATION AND HONORS HOSTED BY ASHLEY GRAHAM, HONORING KARLIE KLOSS AND VICTOR GLEMAUD

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) announced today that the Future of Fashion Celebration and Honors will take place at the college on Wednesday, May 10, at 7 pm ET. The evening—which will be hosted by supermodel and entrepreneur Ashley Graham—will honor notable fashion industry leaders Victor Glemaud and Karlie Kloss award-winning students, and include the annual Future of Fashion runway show featuring looks created by a select group of 2023 graduates of FIT's Fashion Design BFA program. The event will benefit the FIT Foundation, which helps nurture the next generation of FIT students by facilitating programs, developing new initiatives, and providing scholarships.

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  • The evening—which will be hosted by supermodel and entrepreneur Ashley Graham—will honor notable fashion industry leaders Victor Glemaud and Karlie Kloss award-winning students, and include the annual Future of Fashion runway show featuring looks created by a select group of 2023 graduates of FIT's Fashion Design BFA program.
  • The event will benefit the FIT Foundation, which helps nurture the next generation of FIT students by facilitating programs, developing new initiatives, and providing scholarships.
  • The event will spotlight two leaders in the fashion world—designer and FIT alumnus Victor Glemaud will be celebrated as the Outstanding Alumni honoree, and supermodel and entrepreneur Karlie Kloss will be recognized as the Fashion Icon honoree.
  • Both individuals have made momentous contributions to the industry throughout their respective careers and have consistently been at the forefront of defining the future of fashion.

The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Announce the 100th Annual Class of National Medalists

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the nonprofit Alliance for Young Artists & Writers has announced its 100th annual class of National Medalists in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards—the nation's longest running and most prestigious program for creative teens in grades 7-12. Student participation is up 15% from 2022, with more than 100,000 teens from U.S. territories, Canada, and every state in the nation participating in this year's Awards, submitting over 300,000 works of art and writing. Works by more than 40,000 teens received regional recognition, and nearly 2,000 works earned national awards.

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  • Works by more than 40,000 teens received regional recognition, and nearly 2,000 works earned national awards.
  • In celebration of the Award's 100th anniversary, the Alliance, which administers the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, has announced that it will be recognizing writer Joyce Carol Oates and fashion designer Tracy Reese as this year's Alumni Achievement Award recipients.
  • Tracy Reese shared, "I am extremely honored to be chosen to receive the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards' Alumni Achievement Award in the 100th anniversary of this prestigious program!
  • Today, we are making Awards history by welcoming our centennial class of national medalists, who will be celebrated for their creative prowess, candor, and ingenuity.