Welcome to the Crown Royal Designer Grant
The Crown Royal Designer Grant* recognizes and invests in an entrepreneur's vision and long-term business growth. The recipient will be announced live on September 10 at RAISEfashion's VIP Cocktail Reception during New York Fashion Week.
This grant is open to designers participating in RAISEfashion's Penthouse Edit activation who are 25 or older, recognizing and investing in an entrepreneur's vision and long-term business growth. Applications open on August 17, 2026 and close on August 31, 2026.
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Through this partnership, Crown Royal is proud to support RAISEfashion, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering emerging voices and underrepresented talent in the fashion industry. Crown Royal is committing a donation of $75,000* to RAISEfashion, including 100% of net proceeds from sales of the Crown Royal x Juicy Couture hoodie and track pants, to help shape the future of the industry by breaking down barriers through the collaborative sharing of time, resources and connections for designers from communities historically excluded from fashion.
*RaiseFashion Inc./RAISEfashion, 909 3rd Ave., Unit 6432, New York, NY 10150, https://raisefashionnow.org.
Tracksuits available for purchase between 8/11/2026 & 12/31/2026, while supplies last. Purchase not tax deductible. Diageo to make $75,000 donation which includes (but is not contingent upon) sales of tracksuits. $15,000 of donation will fund The Crown Royal RAISEfashion Designer Grant providing financial assistance to one (1) aspiring fashion designer selected by RAISEfashion. The remaining $75,000 of donation will support RAISEfashion's activities furthering its mission in conjunction with 2026 New York Fashion Week.
Please Drink Responsibly. CROWN ROYAL Blended Canadian Whisky. 40% Alc/Vol. The Crown Royal Company, New York, NY.
Tracksuits available for purchase between 8/19/2026 and 12/31/2026, while supplies last. Purchase not tax deductible.