6 Things to Know About Emily Adams Bode Aujla, Founding Designer of Bode
There's something special about Emily Adams Bode Aujla. The American fashion designer known for her eponymous brand, Bode, has an innovative and sustainable approach to fashion. Coupled with her focus on craftsmanship and heritage, she's is establishing herself as a rising star in the industry. Her classic workwear silhouettes crafted from one-of-a-kind textiles, including vintage tablecloths, grain sacks, and bed linens, has won her a Cooper Hewitt, Woolmark and CFDA awards. And she's beat out the best of the best, from Jerry Lorenzo of Fear of God and Thom Browne to Mike Amiri and Willy Chavarria. But who is this award-winning innovator who's actively taking the fashion industry by storm. Here's six things to know about designer Emily Adams Bode Aujla.
1. Background: Emily Adams Bode was born in Atlanta, Georgia. She grew up with a family who loved antique stores and fairs, and scouring vintage markets.
2. Education: After studying in Switerland, Emily Adams Bode Moved to New York City and graduated from the Parsons School of Design and Eugene Lang College with a BA/BFA dual degree in menswear design and philosophy, according to Business of Fashion.
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3. Founding Bode: In 2016, Emily Adams Bode founded her eponymous brand, Bode. The brand initially gained recognition for its menswear collections, but has since expanded to include womenswear in 2023, according to Vogue.
4. Accolades and Recognition: Emily Adams Bode's work has received significant acclaim within the fashion industry. She won several prestigious CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) Awards, including the CFDA Menswear Designer of the Year in 2022 and 2021, and in 2019 she was awarded the CFDA Emerging Designer of the Year.
5. Runway Shows and Presentations: Bode has showcased her collections at New York Fashion Week, including being the first female designer to show at NYFW: Men's and Paris Fashion Week, presenting her unique designs to an international audience.
6. Popularity and Celebrity Endorsements: Bode's brand has gained popularity among fashion enthusiasts, influencers, and celebrities. Notable figures who've worn Bode include Jeremy O. Harris at the 2023 amfAR gala in Cannes, Russell Westbrook at the 2023 Met Gala, and Kendrick Lamar.
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