May 2008, New York, NY

New York Fur Fashion Week 2008

FICA presented their “Emerging Fur Designer of the Year” awards to Chris Benz (full garment) and Doo.Ri (accessories) at a lunch on Monday, May 12 attended by top designers, fur manufacturers, fashion press and industry representatives. Nominees for this award included Angel Chang, Rubin Singer, The Blondes, Catherine Malandrino, Kai Kuhne, Carlos Miele, Pamella Roland, Sydney Holloway, Carolina Amato and Devi Kroell. Also introduced at this lunch were Paulina Bui, Sara Shahbazi and Aisha Moten, US finalists for the ReMix International Student Design Competition.

Kicking off a week of designer presentations and events for Fur Fashion Week 2008, the message of the lunch was clear according to Keith Kaplan, executive director of FICA. “While established designers continue their love affair with fur, each season brings new designers who are just beginning to explore the creative possibilities of fur. Their new perspective on fur is redefining fur fashion, bringing vitality and excitement to our industry”.

Other events during the week included presentations by Isaac Mizrahi for Goodman couture, Cassin, Bill Blass for Global Furs, Kati Stern/Venexiana, Peter Som for Funtastic Furs, Orlando New York, Helen Yarmak, Alexandros Furs, Angel Sanchez for Funtastic Furs, Byte, Carmen Marc Valvo for Funtastic Furs, Chado Ralph Rucci for Pologeorgis Furs, Michael Kors for Pologeorgis Furs, Zac Posen for Pologeorgis Furs and Zandra Rhodes for Pologeorgis Furs. A special presentation titled “Art and Commerce” was presented by SAGA Furs at Parson’s School of Design.

Press Archive
May 2008, New York, NY
New York Fur Fashion Week 2008
April 2008, Los Angeles, CA
INTERNATIONAL FUR DESIGN STUDENT OF THE YEAR ANNOUNCED IN MILAN
April 2008, Los Angeles, CA
FAMOUS FACES IN FUR: Fur’s spell of glamour bedazzles celebrities.
March 2008, Los Angeles, CA
REMIX 2008: Fur Information Council of America Submits Entries for International Fur Trade Federations REMIX Design Competition
March 2008, Los Angeles, CA
Fall/Winter 2008 Fur Runway Report
February 2008, Los Angeles, CA
The Fur Runway Report- 2/12/08
February 2008, New York, NY
The Fur Runway Review- 2/11/08
February 2008, New York, NY
The Fur Runway Review- 2/5/08
February 2008, New York, NY
The Fur Runway Review- 2/5/08
February 2008, New York, NY
The Fur Runway Report- 2/4/08
December 2007, Los Angeles, CA
THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS…IN FUR STYLE!
November 2007, Los Angeles, CA
HAUTE HANDBAGS, SCARVES AND FOOTWEAR IN FUR Fur Accessories Dominate
October 2007, Los Angeles, CA
FALL 2007/WINTER 2008: FUR TOPS THE MAJOR TRENDS LIST
August 2007, Los Angeles, CA
IFTF LAUNCHES 2007 ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN IN VOGUE
July 2007, Los Angeles, CA
Fur Men
May 2007, Los Angeles, CA
Time to Store Your Fabulous Furs!
March 2007, Los Angeles, CA
REMIX 2007: The International Fur Trade Federation (IFTF) Fur Design Competition Award Show
March 2007, Los Angeles, CA
FUR RULED THE RUNWAYS FOR FW 2007 www.fur.org is your ultimate resource for fur fashion updates.
March 2007, Los Angeles, CA
SPRING FLING IN FUR!
February 2007, Los Angeles, CA
CELEBRITIES IN FUR
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