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Jennifer Braun Published
September 7, 2025
Genesis, the automotive brand, and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) named on Wednesday the three designers who will compete for the 'CFDA | Genesis House AAPI Design + Innovation Grant'.
First unveiled earlier this summer, the grant aims to celebrate and support the creative fusion of Asian heritage and modernity within the fashion industry. The challenge will bring together three promising designers under the mentorship of fashion and business luminaries in a five-month quest to create groundbreaking collections.
The selected designers include Grace Ling, a notable womenswear, unisex/gender-neutral clothing, accessories, and jewelry designer, whose self-titled label, has adorned top celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Karlie Kloss, Ashley Graham, Emma Chamberlain, and more.
Andrew Kwon, a Korean-American emerging designer behind his eponymous label, specializing in bridal and womenswear fashion, was also named. Lastly, Siying Qu and Haoran Li, the co-founders of Private Policy, a genderless and daring brand of attire, accessories, and footwear dedicated to encapsulating the essence of New York style and spirit, will compete.
"Grace Ling, Andrew Kwon, and Private Policy represent the next generation of designers shaping the future of fashion," said Rachel Espersen, executive director of brand experience, Genesis house and studios, at Genesis Motor America.
"Through our partnership with the CFDA on the AAPI Design + Innovation Grant, we hope to provide a platform to one of the most important communities within the industry and can't wait to see their collections come to life."
Throughout the program, the designers will receive support from industry experts and mentors, including Prabal Gurung (fashion designer), Grace Cha (innovation consultant) and Stephanie Horon (senior director of global marketing at Google).
They will work alongside a curated advisory board featuring Fernando Garcia and Laura Kim (founders, Monse), Jodie Turner- Smith (actress), Rachel Espersen (executive director of Genesis brand experience, Genesis house and studio), Sandra Park (vice president merchandise manager of menswear, Saks) and Steven Kolb (CEO of CFDA).
The culmination of this creative journey will see the designers unveiling their collections at Genesis House in early 2025. The winning designer will be awarded an additional $60,000, bringing the total award to an impressive $100,000.
"We are so thrilled with the three participating designers in the CFDA I Genesis House AAPI Design + Innovation Grant program," said Kolb. "Grace Ling, Andrew Kwon, and Private Policy are a strong representation of AAPI talent, who, in different ways, represent their heritage in meaningful ways and a desire to innovate and improve creativity in American fashion."