We can’t deny that the end of October is always a fabulous time here at Stella Valle. We get to celebrate Halloween, Paige’s birthday, and (most importantly, of course) sweater weather. But this year it was extra sweet. Last week we had the honor of attending the CFDA induction cocktail party and our first bi-annual CFDA members’ meeting.

We were inducted into the Council of Fashion Designers of America this summer as part of #TheNew40 CFDA class. Together with the other inductees and our husbands, we joined the incredible Reed Krakoff at his home in New York City for the induction cocktail party. We had a chance to meet new and tenured designers alike, including newly minted CFDA Chairman Diane von Furstenberg. She addressed attendees and encouraged us all to trust our craft and creativity. It was surreal meet some of the best in the business and humbling to hear their respect for our work. What a fun and inspiring evening! Check out the images of us with our good-lookin’ hubbies on the way to the event. (We are lucky girls!)

Next we attended the bi-annual members’ meeting, chaired by Furstenberg, with all CFDA members. There are over 500 talented creatives, of companies large and small, that make up the organization. Many are at the helm of high end design houses, others are accessories designers like ourselves, and some are the creative minds behind favorite brands such as J.Crew. To see more behind the scenes, follow @cfda on instagram!

Thank you for taking this journey with us and for continuing to support our work. These opportunities are what encourage us to inspire women to be their best selves through Stella Valle. Last week was a celebration of years of hard work and love that we’ve shared together, and we are so excited about all that is still to come.

Lots of Love,
Ashley and Paige

Seen on Ashley:

Adventurist necklace (coming soon)

Independent earrings (coming soon)

Rio Del Mar Ring

Seen on Paige:

Innovator earrings (coming soon)

Daring ring (coming soon)