For those who are looking forward to this post, here you go. Fashion Juice went to Fashion at the Park last October 11. The Fashion Show runs from October 10 to 16, 2008. I chose to go on a Saturday not because it’s a weekday but becase it’s when the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund is scheduled.

CFDA is short for the Council of Fashion Designers of America. This runway show celebrates the five years of CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund. Who’s featured? Designers who were award finalists of CFDA, featured in Vogue such as Doo Ri, Phillip Lim, Michael Bastian, Marchesa, Thakoon, and Peter Som. It was on 2003 that Vogue partnered with CFDA to nurture young talented American designers. It offers financial help, business expertise, and mentoring to the next generation of American fashion desiners. The goal of the fund is to encourange and enable designers to achieve their design and business plans. To your right is a lovely creation from Marchesa. This red pleated tiered ruffle gown with flower detail at bodice is one of the most applauded creations during that night.

Peter Som

Doo Ri

Michael Bastian

Thakoon

3.1 Phillip Lim

Finally, Marchesa concludes the night… my favorite!!!

Below are the Finale Dresses of the designers. Next is the photo of the designers present in the “Fashion At The Park” event with Vogue spokesperson, Anne Vincent of Vogue (thanks to Elissa Lumley of Vogue for the info). Designers present were Thakoon, Keren Craig and Georgina Chapman of Marchesa, and Peter Som.

xoxo

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