The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund heads to Paris for the 9th time

By

Obi Anyanwu

Published
Sep 21, 2015

The CFDA on Thursday announced the ninth season of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund’s "Americans in Paris", sponsored by Tumi. Eight participating designers will present their collections during Paris Fashion Week at 8 Rue de Valois from October 3rd through 5th.

The 8 designers, which include Edie Parker, Simon Miller, Gigi Burris Millinery, Orley, Grey Ant, 2014 Fashion Fund runner-ups Eva Fehren and Ryan Roche, and International Woolmark Prize USA winner, Tanya Taylor, will present their respective collections at a showroom space that will be open to retailers, buyers and editors.
 
"Americans in Paris" will also provide sales, marketing and media support for the designers to help them expand their business.

"Americans in Paris continues to put forward CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund designers who represent a level of talent that can compete in today’s global market," said Steven Kolb, President and CEO of the CFDA.