These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday.
CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund announces 2024 finalists
The 10 finalists selected to participate in the 20th Anniversary edition of the Fashion Fund are: Taylor Thompson of 5000, Connor McKnight, Grace Ling, Kate Barton, Dynasty and Soull Ogun of L’Enchanteur, Spencer Phipps of Phipps, Presley Oldham, Sebastien and Marianne Amisial of Sebastien Ami, Jane Wade and Jackson Wiederhoeft of Wiederhoeft. In addition to business mentorship, the winner will receive $300,000 and two runners-up will receive $100,000 each. The winner will be announced mid-October at a dinner gala. {Fashionista inbox}
Carolina Herrera announces destination show for Resort 2025
Carolina Herrera will stage its Resort 2025 show on Nov. 14, 2024, in Mexico City. This marks the first time a Carolina Herrera presentation aligns with its in-store calendar. The show venue will be announced following the house’s Spring 2025 show at New York Fashion Week in September. {Fashionista inbox}
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Peggy Gou is now a Maybelline ambassador
Maybelline announced its partnership with the “(It Goes Like) Nanana” artist and DJ on Thursday. Gou will serve as the face of upcoming product and brand campaigns, starting with a revamp of the SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick. A London College of Fashion graduate and former Harper’s Bazaar contributing editor, Gou is now making her foray into the beauty world. {Fashionista inbox}
Louis Vuitton names new president and CEO for the Americas
Former L’Oréal President Megan Grant will take over as President and CEO of Louis Vuitton Americas effective June 3. Grant’s responsibilities will reportedly include elevating client experiences and brand desirability in the American market. “Megan’s diverse background, paired with her shared values of innovation and excellence, will ensure the continued advancement of Louis Vuitton Americas,” the brand stated in a memo obtained by WWD. {WWD}
Elle announces Hollywood Rising class of 2024
Twelve break-out Hollywood stars were named in Elle‘s latest Hollywood Rising portfolio. The young talents, whom the publication predicts will become household names, include Aaron Moten, Anna Sawai, Brandon Perea, D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Ella Purnell, Emma Laird, Freya Allan, Havana Rose Liu, Molly Gordon, Nicholas Galitzine, Ryan Destiny and Sophie Thatcher. Details on each of the honorees is available on Elle.com. {Elle}