The 2026 People’s Runway transformed Brooklyn Borough Hall into a public stage for five emerging designers, pairing New York Fashion Week visibility with funding, mentorship, community and a surprise Wyclef Jean and Ms. Lauryn Hill reunion.
Read MoreTerrence Zhou of Bad Binch TongTong has been named the 2026 CFDA | Genesis House AAPI Design + Innovation Grant recipient, earning $100,000 and recognition for a collection that reimagines cultural heritage as a catalyst for contemporary innovation.
Read MoreDaveed Baptiste won the 2025 CFDA/Frazier Foundation Empowered Vision Award, receiving a $100,000 grant and a year of mentorship to advance his brand as part of an initiative supporting Black designers.
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