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Council of Fashion Designers of America

The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) is a not-for-profit trade association that owns and organises the official New York Fashion Week schedule. Founded in 1962 by publicist Eleanor Lambert, the organisation today has a membership of more than 450 designers.

Council of Fashion Designers of America
Fashion Week

Proenza Schouler and Rodarte Return to New York Fashion Week

Having departed to Paris Couture Week three seasons ago, the brands rejoin New York royalty including Marc Jacobs, Tory Burch and Ralph Lauren.

Fashion Week

Proenza Schouler and Rodarte Return to New York Fashion Week

Having departed to Paris Couture Week three seasons ago, the brands rejoin New York royalty including Marc Jacobs, Tory Burch and Ralph Lauren.


Fashion Week

In New York, Men's Fashion Week Is Hanging On

Reduced to a niche event, New York Fashion Week: Men's offers an opportunity for young designers to really be seen. For talented participants, the intimacy can work in their favour.

Fashion Week

In New York, Men's Fashion Week Is Hanging On

Reduced to a niche event, New York Fashion Week: Men's offers an opportunity for young designers to really be seen. For talented participants, the intimacy can work in their favour.


News & Analysis

Reebok to Sponsor NYFW: Men's

The Adidas-owned sneaker brand will sponsor New York Fashion Week: Men’s as well as support the CFDA’s Future Fashion Graduate Showcase.

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Reebok to Sponsor NYFW: Men's

The Adidas-owned sneaker brand will sponsor New York Fashion Week: Men’s as well as support the CFDA’s Future Fashion Graduate Showcase.


News & Analysis

How ‘Fashion’ Became a Bad Word

Many New York designers are so frustrated with the state of America's fashion system that they want to break away entirely, writes Lauren Sherman.

News & Analysis

How ‘Fashion’ Became a Bad Word

Many New York designers are so frustrated with the state of America's fashion system that they want to break away entirely, writes Lauren Sherman.


News & Analysis

What It's Like to Be a Black Designer in America Right Now

Virgil Abloh’s Louis Vuitton appointment suggests the global fashion industry is becoming more inclusive. But African American designers still face undeniable roadblocks.

News & Analysis

What It's Like to Be a Black Designer in America Right Now

Virgil Abloh’s Louis Vuitton appointment suggests the global fashion industry is becoming more inclusive. But African American designers still face undeniable roadblocks.


News & Analysis

Supreme, Ralph Lauren, Raf Simons Honoured at the 2018 CFDA Awards

The American fashion industry’s annual awards ceremony aimed to strike a balance between honouring industry stalwarts and recognising the disruptors paving a new way forward in tough times.

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Supreme, Ralph Lauren, Raf Simons Honoured at the 2018 CFDA Awards

The American fashion industry’s annual awards ceremony aimed to strike a balance between honouring industry stalwarts and recognising the disruptors paving a new way forward in tough times.


News & Analysis

Designer Von Furstenberg Says Days of Women as ‘Meat’ Are Over

Von Furstenberg said she isn’t concerned that women will miss out on opportunities as a result of men feeling fearful in the corporate world because it’s “nothing compared to the abuse women have had.”

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Designer Von Furstenberg Says Days of Women as ‘Meat’ Are Over

Von Furstenberg said she isn’t concerned that women will miss out on opportunities as a result of men feeling fearful in the corporate world because it’s “nothing compared to the abuse women have had.”


News & Analysis

CFDA Launches Digital Platform ‘Network’

An evolution of the former Fashion Incubator programme, Network will provide all CFDA members with all-round business mentorship.

News & Analysis

CFDA Launches Digital Platform ‘Network’

An evolution of the former Fashion Incubator programme, Network will provide all CFDA members with all-round business mentorship.


News & Analysis

Fashion Industry Trade Groups Join Trump Tariff Opposition

The AAFA — whose members include Ralph Lauren Corp and Tapestry — the CFDA and the FDRA sent a letter to the White House objecting to the president's expected tariffs on Chinese-imported goods.

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Fashion Industry Trade Groups Join Trump Tariff Opposition

The AAFA — whose members include Ralph Lauren Corp and Tapestry — the CFDA and the FDRA sent a letter to the White House objecting to the president's expected tariffs on Chinese-imported goods.


News & Analysis

Raf Simons, Supreme, Virgil Abloh and Mansur Gavriel Among 2018 CFDA Fashion Awards Nominees

The annual ceremony will take place at the Brooklyn Museum on June 4.