The Oscars of Fashion - The CFDA Fashion Awards Nominees and Honorees

Let the predictions begin! The official nominees and honorees for the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) were announced by the CFDA chairwoman, Diane von Furstenberg.  Alexander Wang leads the nominations with three for his edgy designs while Marc Jacobs will be honored with the lifetime achievement award.  The ceremony will take place on June 6 at the Lincoln Center.

Here is the full list of nominees and honorees:

International Designer of the Year 
Phoebe Philo, Celine

Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award
Marc Jacobs

Fashion Icon of the Year
Lady Gaga

Eugenia Sheppard Award

Hilary Alexander

Eleanor Lambert Award

Hal Rubenstein, InStyle

Womenswear Designer of the Year
The nominees: Alexander Wang, Marc Jacobs, Jack McCollough, and Lazaro Hernandez of Proenza Schouler

Menswear Designer of the Year
The nominees: Michael Bastian, Patrik Ervell, and Simon Spurr

Accessory Designer of the Year
The nominees: Reed Krakoff, Alexander Wang, Jack McCollough, and Lazaro Hernandez of Proenza Schouler

Swarovski Award for Womenswear
The nominees: Joseph Altuzarra, Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen, and Prabal Gurung

Swarovski Award for Menswear
The nominees: Alexander Wang, Phillip Lim, and Robert Geller

Swarovski Award for Accessory Design
The nominees: Alejandro Ingelmo, Eddie Borgo, Jason Wu, and Pamela Love

Photo via vogue.com