Shortly after launching his collection, John Varvatos receives the Council of Fashion Designers of America Perry Ellis Award for New Menswear Designer. The award, created to single out promising new talent in the fashion industry, generates a lot of buzz and excitement around the brand. Recipients are determined by a selection committee made up of top magazine editors, journalists, stylists and retailers from around the world. Fellow nominees include up-&-comers Jason Bunin and Sean John.
