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CFDA Awards Redux: Best Tweets Of The Evening

If you’re a follower of fashion, by now you probably know the news about the big winners at this year’s CFDA Awards. And if not, Google will tell you all the basic deets in a snap. But, if you’re craving some of the insider-y details, check out these Tweets from in-the-know editors posted throughout the evening.
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Long Skirts My Ass: Rodarte Wins CFDA Award

Nary a day goes by lately without another store closing, one more report of plummeting sales figures and a bright glint of hope that Crocs may finally go under due to massive losses. Some economists and fashion analysts are even saying that these tough times have resulted in Depression-era style having a resurgence (not always a bad thing), like muted color palettes and longer skirts. But while the tanking economy is forcing some of us into Ramen dinners, ankle length sack skirts and boring colors, others are telling all economic indicators to screw themselves and sticking with bright, hot little dresses. And they’re doing better than most. Keep reading »

Quick Pic: Best Friends Forever

“Project Runway” buddies Heidi Klum and Michael Kors held hands while walking last night’s red carpet for the CFDA Fashion Awards. [NYC, 6/15/09] Keep reading »

Fashion World Officially Commends Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama hasn’t even been First Lady for a full two months, and she’s already getting recognized for making an impact on American fashion. The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) announced that Obama will be presented with the Board of Directors’ Special Tribute when the year’s fashion awards are given in June. Along with this acknowledgement, the nominees for the Swarovski Award for Womenswear, given to an emerging American designer two Obama favorites: Thakoon Panichgul and Jason Wu. So, if a young designer wants commendation (and a sweet cash prize to help their business), clearly they should keep the First Lady in mind. And if Obama attends the CFDA gala, what will she wear — maybe a Thakoon-Wu mashup? Keep reading »

The CFDA and Vogue Announce the Fashion Fund Finalists

The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and Vogue revealed the 10 finalists for the fifth annual CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund initiative, which helps emerging designers with financial support and business mentoring. And the finalists are… (drumroll, please) Keep reading »

Slideshow: 2008 CFDA Awards

The CFDA Awards are one of those events where only cool, connected people get invited to celebrate designers who make clothes those of us who aren’t invited can’t afford. Sounds like fun! Last night’s party brought out the big guns — Maggie Gyllenhaal, the two Evas, and the ever present Posh Spice. Tons of pics, after the jump… Keep reading »

Quick Pic: Amy Poehler Brings Her Bump Out

This dress is awesome because it is flattering on women who are pregnant (Poehler) and women who are planning on eating a grande burrito for lunch [Me! -- Editor]. [CFDA Awards, NYC, 6/2/08] Keep reading »