CFDA 2011 Nominees Announced

The CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) have announced this year's nominees, as well as some of the winners. Marc Jacobs has landed the prestigious Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement prize, while Lady Gaga has been named as this year's winner of the Fashion Icon Award. CĂ©line head designer Phoebe Philo will also be recognized for her work with the International Award. Marc Jacobs is also in the running for another award,  the Womenswear Designer of the Year Award, but will face competition from Alexander Wang, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez of Proenza Schouler. The full list of nominees and winners are below. The awards ceremony will take place on June 6th.

Nominees

Menswear Designer of the Year
Michael Bastian
Patrik Ervell
Simon Spurr

Womenswear Designer of the Year
Alexander Wang
Jack McCollough & Lazaro Hernandez for Proenza Schouler
Marc Jacobs

Accessory Designer of the Year
Alexander Wang
Jack McCollough & Lazaro Hernandez for Proenza Schouler
Reed Krakoff

Swarovski Award for Womenswear
Joseph Altuzarra
Ashley & Mary-Kate Olsen
Prabal Gurung

Swarovski Award for Menswear
Alexander Wang
Phillip Lim
Robert Geller

Swarovski Award for Accessory Design
Alejandro Ingelmo
Eddie Borgo
Jason Wu
Pamela Love

Winners

Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award
Marc Jacobs

CFDA Board of Directors Special Tribute
Arthur Elgort

Fashion Icon Award
Lady Gaga

Media Award
Hilary Alexander of the Telegraph

Founders Award
Hal Rubenstein of In Style

International Award
Phoebe Philo for Celine

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