The CFDA is thrilled and proud to announce that TV personality and executive Andy Cohen will host the 2013 CFDA Fashion Awards on Monday, June 3rd at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center.
Andy Cohen is not only Bravo’s Executive Vice President of Development and Talent, but he also oversees the network’s development, creates original content, and is responsible for identifying new talent.
The host of this year’s awards has also been nominated for eleven Emmys as Executive Producer of Project Greenlight, Project Runway, Top Chef, and Queer Eye.
The CFDA President Diane von Furstenberg stated “Andy Cohen is a friend of the fashion industry and we are thrilled to have him host the 2013 CFDA Fashion Awards.”
Swarovski will underwrite the event and its namesake award given to emerging talent for the twelfth consecutive year.
Additionally, designers Vera Wang, Oscar de la Renta, and Givenchy’s Riccardo Tisci will be honored at this year’s event, as well as journalist Tim Blanks and Academy Award-winning costume designer Colleen Atwood .
This year’s winners will be announced from a talented group of nominees including Alexander Wang, Marc Jacobs, Proenza Schouler, Duckie Brown, Michael Bastian, Thom Browne, and Phillip Lim.
