Tiffany & Co. and CFDA Launch Groundbreaking Award for Jewelry Designers, Promoting Inclusion and Innovation in the Industry
Tiffany & Co. and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) have introduced the inaugural Tiffany & Co. x CFDA Jewelry Designer Award. This exclusive accolade is designed to honor and elevate American jewelry designers who foster inclusion within the industry. The award aims to position jewelry design on the same level of prestige and recognition as women’s and men’s fashion.
Selected participants will receive mentorship and an immersive learning experience within Tiffany & Co.’s historic settings, renowned for their creativity and exceptional craftsmanship. An outstanding designer will be awarded a one-year fellowship in Tiffany & Co.’s design department and a $50,000 prize.
“The inaugural Tiffany & Co. x CFDA Jewelry Designer Award reflects the dedication of Tiffany Atrium to creating lasting change in the jewelry and design industries. With a heritage of promoting inclusion and creative excellence, Tiffany & Co. continues to be a champion of artistic expression and social impact,” said Alexandre Arnault, Executive Vice President of Product and Communications at Tiffany & Co.
“This award, the first of its kind focused exclusively on jewelry, underscores CFDA’s commitment to celebrating American creative talent. Through the CFDA IMPACT program, we are excited to partner with Tiffany & Co., a legendary House with an iconic heritage, and Tiffany Atrium to foster a new, diverse generation of American jewelry designers,” added Steven Kolb, CEO of CFDA.
This award represents a significant collaboration between Tiffany Atrium’s social impact initiatives and the CFDA IMPACT program, aimed at cultivating future leaders in American jewelry design. Participants are expected to exemplify the core values of creativity, innovation, and exceptional skill that Tiffany & Co. has championed since 1837, and align with CFDA’s mission to strengthen American fashion globally.
The distinguished members of the 2024 Selection Committee are:
- Alexandre Arnault, Executive Vice President of Product, Communications, and Industry, Tiffany & Co.
- Bethann Hardison, CFDA Board Member and Advocate
- Frank Everett, Vice President, Jewelry, Sotheby’s
- Gabrielle Union, Actress
- Jahleel Weaver, Creative Director and Stylist
- Jason Wu, Founder and Creative Director, CFDA Member
- Joan Smalls, Supermodel and Actress
- Nathalie Verdeille, Artistic Director of Jewelry and High Jewelry, Tiffany & Co.
- Rajni Jacques, Global Head of Fashion and Beauty, Snap Inc.
Applications for the 2024 program open on Monday, July 29, 2024, and close on Friday, August 16, 2024. Selected participants will be announced in the fall, and the award winner will be revealed in early 2025.
