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On Wednesday night at New York City’s Monkey Bar, L’Enchanteur’s Dynasty and Soull Ogun were announced as winners of the prestigious 2024 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards, which are celebrating their 20th anniversary. The twin sister design duo, best known for their jewelry but also making clothing, eyewear and sculptural art, won the grand prize of $300,000.
Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas also announced the runners-up, Team Widhoeft’s Jackson Wiedhoeft and Team Phipps’ Spencer Phipps, who each won a $100,000 cash prize . They and the Oguns will also receive “meaningful business guidance and a path to success,” according to the release.
“Not only do we congratulate our winners, Dynasty and Soull, Jackson and Spencer, they join the incredible team of past CFDA/Fashion Fashion Fund winners, but really all the finalists this year,” said Anna Wintour, chief content officer at Condé Nast. Fashion’s global editorial director said in a statement. “They remind us that fashion can thrive in America that embraces creativity, craftsmanship and some awareness of today’s world.”
CFDA CEO Steven Kolb added, “As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, the talent that has gone through the Fund and built careers in American fashion is remarkable. This year’s finalists showcase The best talent, creativity and ingenuity of American fashion will surely play a role in the continued growth of American design.
Also a winner was designer Grace Ling, who was awarded Gap Inc.’s 20th Anniversary Mentorship Award, which includes financial assistance and mentorship from Zac Posen, the company’s executive vice president and creative director. “In my new role at Gap Inc., I am passionate about creating opportunities for the next generation of talent, integrating them into our creative family, and building a support system that allows emerging designers to thrive, innovate and redefine,” said Posen. our industry.
This is an important step forward for L’Enchanteur, which has been in business since 2017, although it is not the first time it has won an industry award. In 2023, the brand won the Fashion Trust American Jewelry Award. According to reports, next year has become another important moment for the brand, as its works will be the focus of the Metropolitan Museum’s upcoming “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” exhibition. Fashion.
As for the other 2024 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalists—Connor McKnight, Presley Oldham, Taylor Thompson for 5000, Jane Wade, Kate Barton, and Sebastien and Marianne Amisial for Sebastien Ami—these designers will still receive top honors Guidance from industry insiders, creatives, and designers.
