Anthony Nak Nominated for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards
August 26, 2005 | Senay TOPCUOGLU
Anthony Nak Nominated by the Council of Fashion Designers of America and Vogue Magazine for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards
Jewelry designers Nak Armstrong and Anthony Camargo are one of ten finalists nominated by the Council of Fashion Designers and Vogue Magazine for the second annual CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund awards.
Chosen by a committee of industry representatives, Armstrong and Camargo are thrilled to be nominated amongst a group of superb designers. Their innovative and inimitable collections have continued to revolutionize the jewelry industry; they have blurred the distinction between jewelry and fashion and challenged industry standards by boldly breaking with established tradition. Every single piece designed by this duo pays respect to their artistic philosophy: the marriage of architecture, sculpture, history, movement and unadulterated luxury. With that said, it comes as no surprise that Anthony Nak Fine Jewelry is the only accessory line to be nominated for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Award. A testament to their uniqueness and unwavering commitment to excellence, Camargo and Armstrong see this nomination as, "the icing on the cake". However, it goes duly noted that although 2005 has been a great year for the pair, there is still more work to be done and more boundaries to transcend.
The summer of 2005 has been monumental for Armstrong and Camargo. In June, the Texas design duo was awarded with the CFDA Swarovski Perry Ellis Award for Accessory design. Twice nominated and once victorious, Anthony Nak has used this honor as inspiration to push their creativity to a whole new level. The Anthony Nak trademark design of precious and semiprecious stones draped in cascading gold chains exemplify the partners' vision of combining innovation with beauty to create the ultimate indulgence.
That being said, creativity alone can only take a designer so far in this high-end world of fashion. It is expected that the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund award (up to $200,000) will be used to "further develop the winner's business in areas such as production, sales, marketing and public relations". Camargo and Armstrong are overwhelmed by the continual recognition they have received from their peers and industry professionals alike.
About Anthony Nak
Partners Anthony Camargo and Nak Armstrong create jewelry that is a distinctive mix of fine gemstones and striking 18K and 22k draping gold, platinum and diamonds. Their designs incorporate elements of sophistication, beauty, invention and a constantly evolving combination of shape, color and texture. Their pieces have been featured in the pages of Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Town and Country, WWD, Glamour, InStyle, Elle, W, Marie Claire and People, National Jeweler, Basel Magazine and Jewelry Connoisseur. Anthony Nak pieces can be found in fine stores in major U.S. cities and internationally. They have been twice nominated for a CFDA Award and won in 2005. They are also recipients of the Fashion Group International Rising Star Award for 2003, and the Town & Country Editors Choice Award 2004. Anthony Nak pieces are available at Barneys NY and Neiman Marcus, and other fine stores throughout the world. The award winning Anthony Nak flagship store opened in November 2003 in downtown Austin, Texas.
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