The Council of Fashion Designers of America and Vogue announced the 10 finalists for the 2024 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund. They are Taylor Thompson of 5000; Connor McKnight; Grace Ling; Kate Barton; Dynasty and Soull Ogun of L’Enchanteur; Spencer Phipps of Phipps; Presley Oldham; Sebastien and Marianne Amisial of Sebastien Ami; Jane Wade, and Jackson Wiederhoeft of Wiederhoeft.

“This milestone year’s group of CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalists reflects the creativity and diversity of American design, from women’s and men’s sportswear to eveningwear and semi-precious, fashion and ethical jewelry. These exciting young voices will play a significant role in shaping the future of American fashion,” said Steven Kolb, ceo of the CFDA.

The winner will receive $300,000 and the two runners-up will each take home $100,000. The program will also continue to create meaningful business mentorships and a pathway to success for all finalists.

“What better way to celebrate the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund’s twentieth year than with this year’s group of finalists, who perfectly represent the creativity and ambition of American fashion today. Every year the finalists thrill and surprise us as we get to know them, and the class of 2024 will, I am sure, be no different,” said Anna Wintour, chief content officer, Condé Nast, and global editorial director, Vogue.

As part of the Fashion Fund season, Nordstrom will invite the ten finalists to participate in the Nordstrom Secure the Space Challenge for the second year. One winner will be selected to have their collection carried at select Nordstrom stores for an upcoming season. Launched in 2015, Nordstrom Space is an in-store and online boutique dedicated to advanced and emerging designers.

For the 20th milestone occasion, the Fashion Fund brings back the Design Challenge, a legacy program that will be supported by the Tommy Hilfiger brand. The founder and principal designer himself will also serve as the lead mentor to the 10 finalists.