Finalists competing for the Caleres Emerging Designer Award were celebrated at the new Sam Edelman showroom in Midtown Manhattan on Monday evening.
The goal of this design competition, presented by Saint Louis-based accessories brand Caleres and the Saint Louis Fashion Fund, is to revive Saint Louis' once-thriving fashion industry while helping young designers build their brands.
The finalists — Julie Haus and Jason Alkire of Haus Alkire, Mike Eckhaus andZoe Latta of Eckhaus Latta, Azede Jean-Pierre, Katharine Polk of Houghton,Brandon Sun and Jordana Warmflash of Novis — are all competing for a $25,000 cash prize and mentorship from industry professionals. The winner will be announced during Saint Louis Fashion Week in November.
"St. Louis has a storied history in the fashion industry with a garment district that was second only to New York. The Caleres Emerging Designer Award reignites that legacy by bringing new American talent here to launch their brands and highlight the opportunities that we offer to fashion entrepreneurs," Susan Sherman, chair of the Saint Louis Fashion Fund, said in a press release.
LaForce + Stevens CEO James LaForce, international fashion and design consultant Fern Mallis, Barneys New York fashion director Tomoko Ogura, designer Lisa Perry and co-CEO of Hilldun Corporation and chairman of InterLuxe Gary Wassner are all jurors for this year's competition.
"Some of the values we live by every day as a company include curiosity, creativity and passion," said Diane Sullivan, CEO, president and chairman of Caleres.
"The emerging designer competition embodies those values, and we are always inspired by the designers that participate. Each year the bar is raised," she added.
Notable guests at Monday's event include Makkis, Al and Leila Roker, Rachel Comey, Timo Weiland, Danielle Snyder, Todd Thomas, Christian Leone andRoopal Patel.
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