Inspired by the Council of Fashion Designers (CFDA)/VOGUE Fashion Fund to advance the career of select local talent with demonstrated experience in a fashion-related field, the HAWAI’I FASHION FUND is a fund aimed to support the careers of the next generation of fashion industry professionals in Hawai’i.

Experienced designers, as well as professionals in all aspects of the fashion industry from photographers to stylists, models, hair and makeup artists, boutique owners and content creators, are encouraged to apply for this award to further their career in the fashion industry.

Award recipients are selected by the Hawai’i Fashion Collective, a committee dedicated to the empowerment of those within the fashion industry in Hawai’i. The winner of this award is chosen based on pre-established criteria inspired by the Council of Fashion Designers (CFDA)/VOGUE Fashion Fund.

The HAWAI’I FASHION FUND exists to promote Hawai’i talent and empowering them by excepting gifts of any monetary size from anyone at any time.