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The Council of Fashion Designers of America, Vogue, Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue are collaborating to support the finalists of the CVFF and other emerging designers. All 10 finalists have received $50,000 in grants and mentorship based on their designated areas of need. Plus, Nordstrom recently hosted an in-store installation at their New York City flagship location, and Saks is supporting emerging designers and promoting eight new voices in fashion through their accelerator program, The New Wave. This WWD article introduces the finalists and details the support with which they are being provided to move fashion forward.