"The 2026 Vilcek Prizes in Fashion & Culture acknowledge those who preserve fashion history and enrich its documentation through photography, museum curations, historical database development, and educational programming. As part of its mission to uplift US immigrants working in the arts and sciences, the Vilcek Foundation has awarded $250,000 to five immigrant fashion professionals: Tanya Meléndez-Escalante, Diego Bendezu, Jalan and Jibril Durimel, and Natalie Nudell."
"Tanya Meléndez-Escalante, 2026 Vilcek Prize in Fashion & Culture Tanya Meléndez-Escalante received this $100,000 prize for her work as an arts administrator and fashion curator at The Museum at FIT (MFIT), where she develops meaningful exhibitions and programs that reveal the variety of talent across Latin America. Originally from Mexico, Meléndez-Escalante has created numerous educational programs built on international collaboration and inclusivity."
Fashion is more than clothing. The 2026 Vilcek Prizes in Fashion & Culture acknowledge those who preserve fashion history and enrich its documentation through photography, museum curations, historical database development, and educational programming. The Vilcek Foundation awarded $250,000 to five immigrant fashion professionals: Tanya Meléndez-Escalante, Diego Bendezu, Jalan and Jibril Durimel, and Natalie Nudell. Tanya Meléndez-Escalante received the $100,000 Vilcek Prize for her work as an arts administrator and fashion curator at The Museum at FIT, developing exhibitions and programs that reveal talent across Latin America. Four $50,000 Creative Promise winners include Diego Bendezu, Jalan and Jibril Durimel, and Natalie Nudell. These prizes spotlight immigrants’ roles in documenting fashion as a reflection of society and honoring cultural histories.
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