The anticipation is over. The CFDA Nominees & Honorees have been announced. CFDA President, Diane von Furstenberg, hosted the nominations ceremony at her studio in New York City’s Meatpacking District along with Nadja Swarovski, the Vice President of International Communications for Swarovski. Nominees and honorees are selected by CFDA members, retailers, press, and stylists. The public also has the chance to get involved and vote for their favorite designer with The Popular Vote Award sponsored by L’Oréal Paris.

“American fashion designers continue to prove their creative mettle. This year’s nominees and honorees truly represent the depth of great accomplishment and immense talent.” – Steven Kolb, the Executive Director of the CFDA (pictured alongside von Furstenberg and Swarovski)

And the nominees are:

Womenswear Designer of the Year: Marc Jacobs, Donna Karan, Alexander Wang

Menswear Designer of the Year: Michael Bastian, Tom Ford, David Neville & Marcus Wainwright for Rag & Bone

Accessory Designer of the Year : Alexis Bittar, Marc Jacobs, Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough for Proenza Schouler

Swarovski Award for Womenswear: Joseph Altuzarra, Prabal Gurung, Jason Wu

Swarovski Award for Menswear: Richard Chai, Patrik Ervell, Simon Spurr

Swarovski Award for Accessory Design: Eddie Borgo, Dana Lorenz, Alexander Wang

HONOREES

Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award: Michael Kors

Eugenia Sheppard Award: Kim Hastreiter, Paper Magazine

International Award: Christopher Bailey for Burberry

Board of Directors’ Special Tribute: Alexander McQueen

Fashion Icon Award: Iman

Eleanor Lambert Award: Tonne Goodman, Vogue

The winners will be announced on June 7th at the CFDA Fashion Awards Gala. Needless to say, we are on the edge of our seats.