CFDA, Alice + Olivia Partner on Young Talent Initiative

NEW YORK — Alice + Olivia by Stacey Bendet has forged a three-year partnership with the Council of Fashion Designers of America that will support the organization’s efforts to promote young fashion talent. Each year, Alice + Olivia will work with a new artist to create a one-of-a-kind piece to be auctioned off, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the CFDA. Versions of the item will then be featured in a capsule collection available at all Alice + Olivia by Stacey Bendet stores and other retail partners, with 50 percent of the proceeds earmarked for the CFDA. For the first capsule, Bendet has partnered with Domingo Zapata, a Spanish-American artist born in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. The pieces will be available for purchase at the end of this month at all Alice + Olivia by Stacy Bendet stores and other retail partners. Stacey Bendet, chief executive officer and creative director of Alice + Olivia, said the partnership “is very reflective of my brand and our continued collaboration with artists. It is also wonderful to be able to raise funds for the CFDA, in their ongoing support of our industry and its new talent.” “Stacey has been a valued member of the CFDA

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