Tiffany & Co. and the Council of Fashion Designers of America Launch First-Ever Tiffany & Co. X CFDA Jewelry Designer Award

NEW YORK, NY-Today, Tiffany & Co. and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) are pleased to announce the Tiffany & Co. x CFDA Jewelry Designer Award. The first-of-its-kind award recognizes outstanding American jewelry designers who are committed to driving inclusivity within the design industry, elevating jewelry design as its own category akin to womenswear and menswear.

Participants who are selected will be granted mentorship and an immersive learning experience, delving into the environments that nurture the House's legacy of inventiveness and unparalleled craftsmanship. One designer among the participants will be selected to receive a yearlong fellowship within Tiffany & Co.'s design department, along with a $50,000 award.

"The inaugural Tiffany & Co. x CFDA Jewelry Designer Award uplifts Tiffany Atrium's commitment to fostering lasting change across the jewelry and design industries. With a rich history of supporting inclusivity and creative excellence, Tiffany & Co. continues to be a champion for creative expression and social impact." said Alexandre Arnault, Executive Vice President of Product, Communications & Industrial, Tiffany & Co.

"This first-ever award with a sole focus on jewelry is a testament to CFDA's longstanding commitment and mission to celebrate American creative excellence. Through the CFDA IMPACT program, we are thrilled to partner with Tiffany & Co., a cornerstone House with an iconic heritage, and Tiffany Atrium to identify and cultivate an inclusive next generation of American jewelry designers," said Steven Kolb, CEO of the CFDA.

This inaugural award signifies a partnership between the House's Tiffany Atrium social impact platform and the prestigious Council's CFDA Impact program to foster the next generation of American jewelry designers. Each participant will embody the core pillars of creative excellence, inventiveness and extraordinary savoir faire that have been synonymous with Tiffany & Co. since its establishment in 1837, and which also reflect CFDA's mission to strengthen American fashion globally by amplifying creative excellence, business longevity and positive impact since its establishment in 1963.

The members of the 2024 Selection Committee are:

• Alexandre Arnault, Executive Vice President of Product, Communications & Industrial, Tiffany & Co.
• Bethann Hardison, CFDA Board Member & Advocate
• Frank Everett, Vice Chairman, Jewelry, Sotheby's
• Gabrielle Union, Actress, Producer & Best Selling Author
• Jahleel Weaver, Creative Director & Stylist
• Jason Wu, Founder & Chief Creative Officer, CFDA Member
• Joan Smalls, Supermodel & Actress
• Nathalie Verdeille, Chief Artistic Officer, Jewelry and High Jewelry, Tiffany & Co.
• Rajni Jacques, Global Head of Fashion & Beauty, Snap Inc.

The application process for the 2024 program launches on Monday, July 29, 2024 and closes on Friday, August 16, 2024. Participants will be announced in the fall and the award recipient will be announced in early 2025. Please visit: https://cfda.com/programs/designers/tiffany-co-x-cfda-jewelry-designer-award for the Program Terms, to apply and for more information.