Nomination submissions will be judged based on a variety of criteria including originality, materials, color scheme, and overall design.
Assistant Chairperson of Fashion Design Art + Coordinator
of Menswear Art Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)
Christopher Uvenio has been in the fashion industry for over 30 years as a Designer for several fashion houses including Todd Oldham, Isaac Mizrahi, Anna Sui, and Bob Mackie.
His work has appeared in television and independent films, and his sketches were seen on The Bold and the Beautiful. A former fashion editor of Anolie Magazine, his menswear and womenswear designs have also appeared in over 40 magazine editorials including Vogue Italia, and Bello.
He has studied fashion at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York and Polimoda in Florence, Italy. In 2005, Christopher came back home to FIT where it all began, while continuing to design during New York Fashion Week and other projects.
Chair, Accessory Design + Chair, Sneaker Design
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
Long-Nam To is a Vietnamese-born, European-raised fashion designer who has made his mark on the global fashion scene. His passion for fashion design began when he graduated from the School of Art and Design Berlin-Weissensee in Berlin, Germany in 2000. He then moved to Paris, where he started working for internationally renowned stylists such as Victoria Bartlett and Patti Wilson. His experience in styling had a deep impact on his fashion design understanding, and in 2006 he launched his own design studio.
Long-Nam To has consulted and designed for a number of high-profile brands including Lanvin Men, Valentino, Givenchy, and Superfine London. His innovative and creative approach to fashion design has earned him numerous accolades, including being a finalist in the 21st International Fashion and Photography Festival in Hyères, as well as nominations for ‘White and Vogue Introduce’ and for ‘Vogue Talents by Vogue Italia’ in 2010. In 2011, he was a finalist for the ‘Who Is On Next’-competition, organized by AltaRoma in collaboration with Vogue Italia. In 2012, he was presented by YKK and Dazed & Confused/Dazed Digital as one of six ‘New Breed’ to showcase upcoming fashion and accessory talents.
As Chair of Fashion, Accessory, Sneaker, and Eyewear Design at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), he is focused on developing the most exciting and innovative program in the Fashion Accessory Design discipline. He brings his vast experience and expertise in the fashion industry to his role at SCAD, where he is dedicated to inspiring and nurturing the next generation of fashion, accessory, sneaker, and eyewear designers.
Fashion and Beauty Writer
New York Magazine's The Cut
Asia reports on everything from where culture meets beauty to wellness and beauty trends. The beauty enthusiast also writes the column Why Is Your Skin So Good? at The Cut, a series that explores skin health and the state of skincare from aging to wellness trends.
She has worked for publications including TeenVogue, InStyle Magazine, ESSENCE Magazine and more reporting on both fashion and beauty. Ware has also appeared as a fashion and beauty expert on Good Morning America, NBC and the Tamron Hall show.
Senior Reporter
Modern Retail
Melissa Daniels is a California-based journalist and senior reporter for Modern Retail, where she covers a variety of issues in the retail and e-commerce industries. In addition to more than a decade of working in journalism staff roles at places like the Associated Press, The Desert Sun and the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, she has worked as a bridal sales consultant and nonprofit communications manager with specialties in design, marketing and event planning.
Melissa has a master's degree in digital audience strategies from Arizona State University and a bachelor's in newspaper journalism from Syracuse University.
Studio Manager
Parsons School of Design
Jillian Hurley is an interdisciplinary fibers artist and textile designer. She has worked in a range of industries relating to art, education, textiles, and design since earning a BFA in Fibers from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Jillian is a part-time faculty member and studio manager at Parsons School of Design in New York City.
Prints, patterns, and textures bring Jillian joy on a daily basis. Her favorite works accentuate the interplay between sculpture, installation, and product design.
