Friday, March 18, 2011

Lady Gaga, Ashley & Mary-Kate Olsen Up for Style Honors

Lady Gaga Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen
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Study up! The new class of nominees for the Council of Fashion Designers of America 2011 Fashion Awards includes some stand-out celebrity pupils. Among the superlatives bestowed upon fashion?s new guard will be the Icon Award, to be presented to Lady Gaga for her role as a ?fashion revolutionary impacting style today.? Also recognized are Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen, whose 4-year-old label The Row garnered them a nomination for the Swarovski Award for Womenswear. ?We are particularly proud of each designer nominated for a Swarovski Award,? CFDA Vice President Nadja Swarovski said in a release. ?They are the perfect example of emerging American design talent and have displayed a keen sense for the future of fashion.? Other award nominees include star-beloved designers like Alexander Wang and Marc Jacobs, and Michelle Obama favorite Jason Wu. Winners will be announced at the annual CFDA gala, taking place June 6 in New York City. ?Justine Harman

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