The Council of Fashion Designers of America has announced its first NFTs ahead of its official launch on Dec.
After the release of “Lighting the Path of American Fashion”, the CFDA’s first private collection of commemorative NFTs; On Monday, December 19th, Metaverse will release its first fashion show, “Fashioning the Shades of American Design.” Both are part of the CFDA’s 60th anniversary celebrations…
The special commemorative collection, which includes the work of seven fashion houses and designers, highlights Carolina Herrera and Willy Chavarria, Coach, Diane von Furstenberg, Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger, Vivienne Tam. Digital 3D rendering will be available from December 12-16 with initial offers of $15,000 or $25,000.
As only one of each style will be available on CFDA.bnv.me, these will be rare digital collectibles and proceeds will go to the CFDA Foundation. Tokens come with more than just artwork. Auxiliary NFTs also unlock special benefits, access or privileges.
You can review the descriptions, art, opening bids and bonuses provided by the CFDA.
Here are the CFDA’s one-of-a-kind NFTs…
Coach
An expression of craftsmanship that has always been at the heart of the Coach brand, and a celebration of its beloved mascot, Rexy.
Advantages:
Two tickets to a Coach holiday event held at Rockefeller Center,
Coach Archive Tour,
Coach ReLoved Bag ($650 max value).
Opening bid: $25,000
Diane von Furstenberg
In an environment that is a celebration of DVF’s love of print and color, and a showcase of the brand’s DNA of print mix, effortless design and bold colours, the timelessness of DVF’s prints and design is shrouded in iconic wrap dresses.
Advantages
A customized DVF wrap dress that mimics a simulated dress (custom embroidery),
Invitation to the opening of the DVF exhibition in Brussels in April 2023 (excluding travel),
Invitation to preview upcoming collections presented by Talita Von Furstenberg (DVF’s co-chairman) and design team/design director,
Meet and greet Diane von Furstenberg.
Opening bid: $25,000
Michael Kors
“Jet Set Ideal.” A beautiful destination, the perfect time of day, a beaded dress that catches the breeze.
Advantages
A guest attending a Michael Kors Collection fashion show, front row viewing and backstage entry, meets and greets Kors at the fashion show.
Opening bid: $25,000
Tommy Hilfiger
Inspired by Tommy Hilfiger’s legacy of crafting and modernized as a digital collector’s item, the featured “Hilfiger” rugby brings a modern take on a brand classic.
Advantages
All-expenses-paid travel with guest to the next Tommy Hilfiger fashion show,
Custom made replica of NFT rugby by Tommy Hilfiger,
A personalized shopping package of five carefully selected products by Tommy Hilfiger.
Opening bid: $25,000
Vivienne Full
Bringing the past, present and future together in a single design, this NFT takes the form of a very traditional garment that showcases the designer’s Chinese heritage and features his friends at the Bored Ape Yacht Club, shown in a Mandala pattern that represents the basic building blocks found in all nature.
Advantages
A front row seat for the owner and the guest of the next fashion show,
A chance to come backstage at the next collection,
An appointment to meet Vivienne and share her philosophy of wellness and her influence on design and culture.
A chance to participate in a design discussion to learn about an upcoming collection.
Opening bid: $15,000
Wes Gordon x Carolina Herrera
Creative director Wes Gordon turned to the unexpected use of denim, an iconic piece of American fashion, on the Herrera evening silhouette.
Inspired by the 2023 spring collection Secret Garden, the team collaborated to highlight this one-of-a-kind denim dress in a lush and beautiful garden setting.
Advantages
Physical dress (Denim Blue Floor Length Spaghetti Strap Empire Waist Evening Dress),
workshop tour,
A ticket to an upcoming fashion show with the opportunity to meet Wes Gordon.
Opening bid: $25,000
Willy Chavarria
This NFT embodies the spirit of the Willy Chavarria brand: demeanor and grace in digital form, confidence in the model’s gait, the intention to become empowered in one’s own presence.
Advantages
Front row seats and backstage visit for a guest and owner attending a Michael Kors Collection fashion show, who will meet and greet Kors at the fashion show,
A complete Willy skin, chosen by Willy and designed by Willy,
A 45-minute virtual or face-to-face meeting with Willy (and his team if desired) to discuss any collaboration or business opportunities, subject to availability.
Two tickets to the 2023 CFDA Fashion Awards.
Opening bid $15,000
A teaser image for CFDA’s metaverse exhibit “Fashioning the Shades of American Design”
Curator Darnell-Jamal Lisby, left, and CFDA CEO Steven Kolb, right, with featured exhibition appearances by Anna Sui, Zac Posen, Norma Kamali, Off-White, and Willi Smith.
