The International Award will be presented to Demna Gvasalia for Vetements and Balenciaga at CFDA 2017 Awards.
The Council of Fashion Designers of America unveiled all the nominees and honorees for The 2017 CFDA Awards. Check the list below. + cfda.com
Womenswear Designer of the Year
- Joseph Altuzarra for Altuzarra
- Raf Simons for Calvin Klein
- Marc Jacobs
- Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez for Proenza Schouler
- Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen for The Row
Menswear Designer of the Year
- Raf Simons for Calvin Klein,
- Robert Geller
- Thom Browne
- Tim Coppens
- Todd Snyder
Accessory Designer of the Year
- Stuart Vevers for Coach
- Irene Neuwirth
- Rachel Mansur and Floriana Gavriel for Mansur Gavriel
- Paul Andrew
- Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen for The Row
Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent
- Laura Vassar Brock and Kristopher Brock for Brock Collection
- Gabriela Hearst
- Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia for Monse
- Virgil Abloh for Off-White
- Sander Lak for Sies Marjan
The Swarovski Award for Positive Change will be presented to Kenneth Cole.
The Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Rick Owens.
The Founder's Award will be presented to Pat McGrath.
The International Award will be presented to Demna Gvasalia for Vetements and Balenciaga.
The Board of Directors’ Tribute will be presented to Cecile Richards, Gloria Steinem, and Janelle Monae.
The Fashion Icon Award will posthumously be presented to Franca Sozzani.