The Council of Fashion Designers of America has announced the nominees for this year's awards and as expected, some of our favorites made the cut.
Check out the list, announced via the CFDA's instagram account, for the event that's been called the Oscars of the fashion industry. The winners will be announced June 6 in New York City.
The Nominees
International Award: Gucci's Alessandro Michele
Media Award in Honor of Eugenia Sheppard: Imran Amed of Business of Fashion
Founder's Award in Honor of Eleanor Lambert: Donna Karan
Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award: Norma Kamali
Board of Directors' Tribute: David Bowie
Swarovski Award for Womenswear: Brandon Maxwell, Monse, Ryan Roche
Swarovski Award for Menswear: Gypsy Sport, John Elliott, Orley
Swarovski Award for Accessory Design: Brother Vellies, Gigi Burris, Paul Andrew
Accessories Designer of the Year: Altuzarra, Irene Neuwirth, Mansur Gavriel, Proenza Schouler, The Row
Menswear Designer of the Year: Public School, Rag & Bone, Thom Browne, Tim Coppens, Todd Snyder
Womenswear Designer of the Year: Altuzarra, Marc Jacobs, Proenza Schouler, Rodarte, The Row
This article was originally written by Nikki Ogunnaike for ELLE.COM
