The Fashion Fund(2014)

The Fashion Fund is a competition series that follows ten emerging designers as they vie for a $400,000 prize and mentorship from fashion's most influential figures. Judged by Vogue's Anna Wintour and designer Diane Von Furstenberg, among others, contestants face weekly challenges designed to test their creativity, business acumen, and vision. The series offers an insider's look at the high-stakes world of fashion entrepreneurship, where previous winners—including Alexander Wang and Proenza Schouler—have gone on to shape the industry. Each episode raises the stakes as designers pitch their collections and defend their concepts before the panel. For aspiring fashion professionals and industry enthusiasts, The Fashion Fund captures the tension, ambition, and artistry behind launching a luxury brand.