The 1987 Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards. In Recognition of Outstanding Creative Contributions to American Fashion
New York: Council of Fashion Designers of America, 1987. 1st Edition. Quarto, publisher's stiff illustrated wraps, upper wrap decoratively embossed.
Original program for the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) Awards in 1987. A nonprofit trade association organized by designers for designers with the goal of promoting fashion as a serious art form and integral aspect of culture, CFDA was established in 1962 by top fashion publicist Eleanor Lambert (who also founded the Met Gala and New York Fashion Week). Considered "the Oscars of fashion," the annual awards show began in 1980 in order to recognize the industry’s most innovative creatives including designers, photographers, and celebrities. In 1987, Marc Jacobs won the Perry Ellis award for emerging talent. The next year he would be hired as head designer for the brand, a role he maintained until he was fired in 1992 for his grunge-influenced collection; with Ronaldus Shamask selected for Best Menswear, Bernadine Morris for Fashion Journalism, Manolo Blahnik for Shoes, and Lambert, Horst, and Armani selected for Lifetime Achievement awards. The catalog includes an introduction by CFDA president Oscar de la Renta and full-page portraits and editorials including a Donna Karan hosiery fold-out ad. Illustrated in black-and-white. Lightest rubbing and edgewear. Near fine. Item #7294
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