For the third year in a row, Nordstrom invited this year’s 10 CVFF finalists to participate in a mini challenge to see if they have what it takes to “Secure the SPACE.” The finalists pitched their collections to Sam Lobban, EVP/GMM of Apparel and Designer, Rickie De Sole, VP, Fashion Director, Jian DeLeon, Men’s Fashion Director and Joyce Lin, Director of Merchandising with the hopes of being picked up by Nordstrom for an upcoming season. Ashlynn Park of ASHLYN was selected as this year’s winner and her collection will be carried at select Nordstrom stores in the upcoming year.

The morning kicked off with an intimate breakfast and shopping event to celebrate the finalists at the Greenwich Hotel. Guests included Vogue 100 members, Friends of the CFDA and Nordstrom, and current and former CVFF Finalists. Attendees had the opportunity to place orders directly with this year’s finalists.

Nordstrom has been a supporter of the Fashion Fund since 2006 and a longstanding champion of emerging talent. SPACE at Nordstrom was created in 2015 with the mission to provide a platform for up-and-coming talent while providing an experiential shopping destination for customers. 

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