(IMO) 2009 CFDA Nominees

The CFDA has pulled back the curtains and revealed the incredible set of deserving nominees for this years Fashion Awards (Read: Oscars of Fashion). I have my own personal favorites for whom I will keep my fingers crossed, but regardless of the outcome several phenomenal designers will be recognized. The CFDA Fashion Awards are sponsored by Swarovski, and will take place June 15 at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center.

Drum roll please... and the nominees are:

Womenswear Designer of the Year:
Marc Jacobs
Narciso Rodriguez
Laura and Kate Mulleavy for Rodarte

***I hate to play favorites in this group, but the Rodarte sisters so completely deserve this one***
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Menswear Designer of the Year:
Italo Zucchelli for Calvin Klein Collection
Michael Bastian
Scott Sternberg for Band of Outsiders

***My heart lies with Italo Zucchelli this year - Calvin Klein was a win all round this season***
image courtesy of men.style.com

Accessory Designer of the Year:
Marc Jacobs
Vera Wang
Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez for Proenza Schouler

***Have to go with the Proenza Schouler Duo***
image courtesy of proenzaschouler.com

Swarovski Award for Womenswear:
Thakoon Panichgul
Alexander Wang
Jason Wu

***I'm so entirely biased here because I had the opportunity to speak with the talented Jason Wu last month, and I adore him even more than his designs!!!***
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Swarovski Award for Menswear:
Patrick Ervell
Robert Geller
Tim Hamilton

***Love what Patrick Ervell did for Spring and Fall 2009***
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Swarovski Award for Accessory Design:
Albertus Q. Swanepoel
Alejandro Ingelmo
Justin Guinta for Subversive Jewelry

***With all the fuss over hats this year - spawned largely from Aretha Franklin's Inaugural chapeau - my vote has to go to Albertus Swanepoel***
image courtesy of albertusswanepoel.com