On November 10, the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, one of the most prestigious platforms that spotlights emerging American designers, announced the winners of its 2025 edition.
The grand prize was awarded to Korean-born designer Ashlynn Park, the creative force behind her namesake label Ashlyn. The runners-up were Julian Aubero of Aubero and Stephanie Suberville of Heirlome.
This year’s award ceremony took place at the Crane Club in New York City, where model Alex Consani announced the results. The event was hosted by Isha Ambani, Zac Posen, Anna Wintour, and Chloe Malle, with Posen delivering the evening’s keynote speech.
The grand prize winner receives a monetary award of $300,000, while each runner-up is granted $100,000. All winners and finalists will also take part in the CFDA’s mentorship program, designed to provide long-term guidance and business development support.
Anna Wintour, Chief Content Officer at Condé Nast and Global Editorial Director of Vogue, shared her thoughts on this year’s awards: “We just saw Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, the winners of our very first CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund back in 2004, triumph with their Loewe debut in Paris. There are such world class talents working in America, and I am just as excited and optimistic about how far this year’s finalists will go.”
Steven Kolb, CEO and President of the CFDA, also emphasized the fund’s mission: “The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund is about giving emerging designers the support they need to build lasting businesses. This year’s winners reflect the purpose of the fund — to ensure American fashion continues to grow, evolve, and lead with creativity.”
Isha Ambani, who leads India’s largest retailer, Reliance Retail, added: “I am deeply inspired by this new generation of designers and excited to continue opening dialogue between creative voices, where shared ideas and craftsmanship can lead to meaningful creative collaboration and innovation.”
The 2025 Finalists
In addition to Ashlynn Park (Ashlyn), this year’s finalists included:
- Julian Louie – Aubero
- Bach Mai – Bach Mai
- Bernard James – Bernard James
- Ashley Moubayed – Don’t Let Disco
- Gabe Gordon & Timothy Gibbons – Gabe Gordon
- Stephanie Suberville – Heirlome
- Jamie Okuma – Jamie Okuma
- Meruert Planul-Tolegen – Meruert Tolegen
- Peter Do – Peter Do
A lineup that truly represents the next generation of American design talent.
Supporting the Future of American Fashion
The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund is made possible through the support of Gap Inc., Instagram, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Tommy Hilfiger, and Vogue.
For more than two decades, the initiative has served as a cornerstone of American fashion, discovering and nurturing the industry’s most promising emerging designers. In 2025, it once again proved its mission to propel the next generation of creative visionaries onto the global stage.
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