Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation 8th Annual Award Winners Announced

Winemaker Ecco Domani has named the winners of it's eighth annual Fashion Foundation awards.

The winners are; Lyn Devon, Matthew Ames, Cushnie et Ochs by Carly Cushnie and Michelle Ochs, and Ohne Titel by Alexa Adams and Flora Gill in the women’s design category. Corpus, by Jerrod Cornish and Keith Richardson, was honored for men’s design, and jeweler Monique Péan won for accessories.

Lyn Devon

Matthew Ames

The foundation’s inaugural award for sustainable design went to Bodkin Brooklyn designers Eviana Hartman and Samantha Pleet, who create handbags out of discarded leather jackets.

Bodkin Brooklyn

Each emerging label received a $25,000 grant to help showcase its collection at New York Fashion Week in February.

“We recognize the difficulties emerging designers face in bringing their visions to life, especially in this tough economic climate,” said Patrick Coyle, marketing director for Ecco Domani. “We hope that the support of the Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation will give these designers the opportunity to bring a whole new level of talent and excitement to the fashion community.”

Past winners include Zac Posen, Proenza Schouler, Rag & Bone, Peter Som, Thakoon, Doo.Ri, Derek Lam, Alexander Wang and Rodarte.

Source & Photos: WWD