Major congrats are in order for this year’s CFDA Fashion Award nominees, which span the likes of seasoned veterans such as Marc Jacobs and Michael Kors to up-and-coming names including Rosie Assoulin and Ryan Roche. In honor of the impending ceremony, which will take place on June 1 at Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center, we rounded up key pieces to splurge on now from the brilliant minds of some of this year’s contenders.
The Python-Printed Pieces
Nominees: Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez for Proenza Schouler for Womenswear Designer of the Year and Accessories Designer of the Year
The Asymmetric Dress
Nominee: Joseph Altuzarra for Altuzarra for Womenswear Designer of the Year
The Statement Earrings
Nominee: Irene Neuwirth for Accessories Designer of the Year
The Disco-Ready Frock
Nominee: Marc Jacobs for Womenswear Designer of the Year
The Floral Midi Skirt
Nominee: Michael Kors for Womenswear Designer of the Year
The Crisp White Dress
Nominees: Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne for Public School for Swarovski Award for Womenswear
The Brightly Hued Hero Piece
Nominee: Rosie Assoulin for Swarovski Award for Womenswear
The Festival-Ready Vest
Nominee: Ryan Roche for Swarovski Award for Womenswear
The Espadrille Sandals
Nominee: Tabitha Simmons for Accessories Designer of the Year
The Understated Staples
Nominees: Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen for The Row for Womenswear Designer of the Year and Accessories Designer of the Year
The Sporty Clutch
Nominee: Alexander Wang for Accessories Designer of the Year