The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), in collaboration with Vogue, announced that the designer showroom “Americans in Paris” will return during Paris Fashion Week on October 4–5. Instagram serves as the main sponsor, while skincare brand Danucera and the U.S.-based nonprofit industry association Supima, which promotes the use of American-grown Pima cotton, join as supporting partners.
Known for providing designers with international exposure, retail opportunities, marketing, and media support, “Americans in Paris” has long served as a vital platform for brand growth. Marking its 19th edition, this year’s event will feature ten past and present CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund (CVFF) finalists, who will present their collections in Paris.
Participating Designers
- Bach Mai (2025 Finalist)
- Bernard James (2025 Finalist)
- Ashley Moubayed, Don’t Let Disco (2025 Finalist)
- Gabe Gordon & Timothy Gibbons, Gabe Gordon (2025 Finalist)
- Jane Wade (2024 Finalist)
- Kate Barton (2024 Finalist)
- Meruert Tolegen (2025 Finalist)
- Taylor Thompson, 5000 (2024 Finalist)
- Dynasty & Soull Ogun, L’Echanteur (2024 Winner)
- Lauren Harwell Godfrey (2022 Finalist)
Steven Kolb, CEO and President of the CFDA, commented: “We are excited to feature, for the first time, both past and current CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalists at the Americans in Paris showroom. We are grateful to Instagram for underwriting the showcase, which helps position young American designers on the global stage, giving them an early foundation to grow their businesses and reach new audiences.”
Mark Holgate, Global Network Lead and U.S. Fashion Features Director of Vogue, added: “Nothing makes us happier or prouder to have some of our best and brightest designers shining on the world stage at Americans in Paris. And to have some of this year’s CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalists makes it doubly wonderful. We’re in a season of major transformation for fashion—and our Americans in Paris are part of that change.”
Eva Chen, Vice President of Fashion Partnerships at Instagram, also stated: “Instagram is thrilled to continue our support of this incredible initiative, which empowers the brightest new names in American fashion to grow their voices and businesses on a global stage.”
“Americans in Paris” will take place on October 4–5 at 6, Place des Victoires, 75001 Paris. The showroom will be open to visitors from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on both days, kicking off with an invite-only cocktail party on opening night.
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