Johnny Depp is Fashion Icon? CFDA is Sure He Is

Johnny Depp and his weird imagination of what style is caught the eye of the Council of Fashion Designers of America , and the group will give him its fashion icon award at its annual gala in June. CFDApresident Diane von Furstenberg and CEO Steven Kolb announced details of the awards ceremony last night. The nominees for womenswear designer of the year, the biggest prize, are Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen for The Row, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez for Proenza Schouler, and Marc Jacobs.

Kolb said in a news release:

This year, as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the CFDA, we can see what a critical role the CFDA Fashion Awards continue to play in our efforts to promote American Fashion. This year’s nominees truly represent the important influence of American design. We look forward to once again honoring the best and brightest talent working today.”

Top contenders in menswear are Billy Reid, Patrik Ervell and Simon Spurr, and for the best in accessory design they are Alexander Wang, Reed Krakoff and McCollough and Hernandez. Tommy Hilfiger is to receive a lifetime achievement award. The ceremony will be held on June 4 at Lincoln Centre for the Performing Arts’ Alice Tully Hall. Comedian Seth Meyers will be the evening’s host.

Check out other СFDA 2012 honorees except Johnny Depp who is labelled as the fashion icon by this organization:

The Media Award, given in honor of Eugenia Sheppard, will be given to Scott Schuman and Garance Doré.

The Founders Award, given in honor of CFDA founder Eleanor Lambert, will be presented to Andrew Rosen.

The International Award will go to Rei Kawakubo for Comme des Garçons.

Womenswear Designer of the Year Award Nominees: Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen for The Row, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez for Proenza Schouler,as I mentioned, and Marc Jacobs.

Swarovski Award for emerging talent in womenswear: Chris Peters and Shane Gabier for Creatures of the Wind, Joseph Altuzarra, and Max Osterweis and Erin Beatty for Suno.

Emerging talent in menswear: Antonio Azzuolo, Phillip Lim and Todd Snyder.

Emerging talent in accessories: Irene Neuwirth, Pamela Love and Tabitha Simmons.

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