Tiffany & Co. and CFDA Launch First Jewelry Award
Tiffany & Co. has partnered with the Council of Fashion Designers of America with a first-of-its-kind award: the Tiffany & Co. x CFDA Jewelry Designer Award. The award recognizes outstanding American jewelry designers who are committed to driving inclusivity within the design industry and elevating jewelry design as its own category akin to womenswear and menswear.
“The inaugural Tiffany & Co. x CFDA Jewelry Designer Award uplifts Tiffany Atrium’s commitment to fostering lasting change across the jewelry and design industries. With a rich history of supporting inclusivity and creative excellence, Tiffany & Co. continues to be a champion for creative expression and social impact,” said Alexandre Arnault, executive vice president of product, communications and industrial, Tiffany & Co. said in a statement.
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Participants will receive mentorship and an immersive learning experience where they can dive into the Tiffany’s creative legacy. One designer among the participants will be selected to receive a yearlong fellowship within Tiffany & Co.’s design department, along with a $50,000 award.
“This first award with a sole focus on jewelry is a testament to CFDA’s longstanding commitment and mission to celebrate American creative excellence. Through the CFDA Impact program, we are thrilled to partner with Tiffany & Co., a cornerstone house with an iconic heritage, and Tiffany Atrium to identify and cultivate an inclusive next generation of American jewelry designers,” said Steven Kolb, chief executive officer of the CFDA.
This inaugural award signifies a partnership between the house’s Tiffany Atrium social impact platform and the CFDA Impact program to foster the next generation of American jewelry designers. The program is looking for people with creative excellence, inventiveness and the savoir faire that have been synonymous with Tiffany & Co., and which also reflect CFDA’s mission to strengthen American fashion globally by amplifying creative excellence, business longevity and positive impact.
The 2024 selection committee members are Alexandre Arnault; Bethann Hardison, CFDA board member and advocate; Frank Everett, vice chairman, jewelry, Sotheby’s; Gabrielle Union, actress, producer and bestselling author; Jahleel Weaver, creative director and stylist; Jason Wu, founder and chief creative officer, CFDA member; Joan Smalls, supermodel and actress; Nathalie Verdeille, chief artistic officer, jewelry and high jewelry, Tiffany & Co., and Rajni Jacques, global head of fashion and beauty, Snap Inc.
The application process for the 2024 program launches Monday and closes on Aug. 16. Participants will be announced in the fall with the award recipient announced in early 2025.
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