FashionNewsSupreme has been nominated for a CFDA AwardAfter CEO Steve Kolb encouraged members to include “the full creative spectrum of American fashion”ShareLink copied ✔️March 16, 2018FashionNewsTextEmily Dinsdale Via a series of Instagram videos, the Council of Fashion Designers of America has revealed the nominees and honourees for its 2018 awards. Names of those nominated include Raf Simons, who won both menswear and womenswear designer of the year in 2017 for his work with Calvin Klein, Off-White’s Virgil Abloh, Marc Jacobs and Sies Marjan’s Sander Lak. The CFDAs has previously encountered criticism for featuring the same small pool of names on the ballot year after year. In an attempt to shift the bias, last month the organisation’s CEO Steve Kolb sent out an email urging members – a 500-strong group of industry figures including stylists, journalists and retailers – to prioritise inclusivity when considering their nominees. “We truly want the event to celebrate the full creative spectrum and richness of American fashion,” he wrote, as reported by WWD. “Just think of how much fashion is changing, and the diversity of our industry. Designers with broad cultural backgrounds and political ideas are expressing their experiences and beliefs in their collections. Their work deserves greater acknowledgment, acceptance and visibility.” The list of nominees does indicate a conscious effort to represent more women and more designers of colour, with Kirby Jean-Raymond’s openly political label Pyer Moss getting recognised. Maybe that desire to capture the “full creative spectrum” also explains the (pretty weird) inclusion of Supreme, which has been active in New York since 1994. More on that later. For the first time in the 37-year history of the CFDA Fashion Awards, the event is being held in Brooklyn (trendy!). Insecure creator and actress Issa Rae will take on hosting duties, making her the first African American to do so. The winners will be announced on 4th June, but in the meantime here’s a list of the nominees: Womenswear Designer of the Year Raf Simons for Calvin Klein Gabriela Hearst Marc Jacobs Virgil Abloh for Off-White Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen for The Row Menswear Designer of the Year Raf Simons for Calvin Klein Virgil Abloh for Off-White James Jebbia for Supreme Thom Browne Tom Ford Accessory Designer of the Year Paul Andrew Stuart Vevers for Coach Rachel Mansur and Floriana Gavriel for Mansur Gavriel Irene Neuwirth Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen for The Row The Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent Miki Amiri for Amiri Laura Vassar Brock and Kristopher Brock for Brock Collection Aurora James for Brother Vellies Kirby Jean-Raymond for Pyer Moss Sander Lak for Sies Marjan The Swarovski Award for Positive Change Diane von Furstenberg Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award Narciso Rodriguez The Founder’s Award Carolina Herrera The Media Award in Honor of Eugenia Shepherd Edward Enninful The International Award Donatella Versace Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MORE‘Britain feels like Disneyland’ Glenn Martens on a big Brit-inspired collabGlamour and grunge: A new Dazed shoot celebrates Sisley K’s arrivalMiu Miu gets arty in Paris, plus more fashion news you missed‘He was the ultimate canvas’: Transforming Jacob Elordi into FrankensteinIn pictures: The best street style from a historic Paris Fashion WeekVivienne Westwood’s final project rejuvenates her iconic tits t-shirtIt’s official: Maria Grazia Chiuri is taking over FendiIn pictures: The wildest street style moments at London Fashion WeekJoshua Ewusie was the breakout star of London Fashion WeekTrashy Clothing’s SS26 collection is lifting fashion’s veil of glamourA cult Chicago painter inspired Kiko Kostadinov’s latest showCrack is back at McQueen! Plus everything you missed at Paris Fashion Week