Ashlynn Park of Ashlyn is the winner of the 2025 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, and Julian Aubero of Aubero and Stephanie Auberville of Heirlome are runners-up.

The winner takes home a monetary award of $300,000, while the two runners-up each receive a grant of $100,000. The winner, runners-up, and finalists will also be presented with meaningful business mentorships and a pathway to success.

Founded in 2020 and led by designer Ashlynn Park, Ashlyn has been recognized for its mastery of modern tailoring, commitment to quality, and a design philosophy and studio discipline that respect time, people, and the environment. As a designer and business owner, Park challenges a world of overproduction and overconsumption by focusing on zero-waste creation, empowering each stakeholder in her process to act consciously and responsibly in their development activities.

“We just saw Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, the winners of our very first CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund back in 2004, triumph with their Loewe debut in Paris. There are such world class talents working in America, and I am just as excited and optimistic about how far this year’s finalists will go,” said Anna Wintour, chief content officer, Condé Nast, and global editorial director, Vogue.

“The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund is about giving emerging designers the support they need to build lasting businesses. This year’s winners reflect the purpose of the fund, to ensure American fashion continues to grow, evolve, and lead with creativity,” stated Steven Kolb, ceo and president of the CFDA.

“It has been such an inspiring experience to be part of this year’s CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund and to witness the incredible talent shaping the future of fashion in America. Congratulations to this year’s winners and to all the finalists, their creativity and commitment are truly remarkable. I am deeply inspired by this new generation of designers and excited to continue opening dialogue between creative voices, where shared ideas and craftsmanship can lead to meaningful creative collaboration and innovation” commented Isha Ambani, who spearheads Reliance Retail, the largest retailer in India.

The ten finalists are: Ashlynn Park, Ashlyn; Julian Louie, Aubero; Bach Mai, Bach Mai; Bernard James, Bernard James; Ashley Moubayed, Don’t Let Disco; Gabe Gordon and Timothy Gibbons, Gabe Gordon; Stephanie Suberville, Heirlome; Jamie Okuma, Jamie Okuma; Meruert Planul-Tolegen, Meruert Tolegen; and Peter Do, Peter Do.