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.
Is Fashion Education Selling a False Dream?
Central Saint Martins and The Royal College of Art have emerged as the top schools in BoF’s first Global Fashion School Rankings. But our survey also reveals widespread dissatisfaction amongst the more than 4,000 students and alumni who participated in our survey. Is fashion education selling a false dream?
Is Fashion Education Selling a False Dream?
Central Saint Martins and The Royal College of Art have emerged as the top schools in BoF’s first Global Fashion School Rankings. But our survey also reveals widespread dissatisfaction amongst the more than 4,000 students and alumni who participated in our survey. Is fashion education selling a false dream?
BoF Exclusive | Joshua Schulman’s Plans for Coach
The freshly appointed chief executive outlines his three-prong plan to accelerate Coach’s transformation from handbag stalwart to lifestyle player — and spark much-needed sales growth.
BoF Exclusive | Joshua Schulman’s Plans for Coach
The freshly appointed chief executive outlines his three-prong plan to accelerate Coach’s transformation from handbag stalwart to lifestyle player — and spark much-needed sales growth.
What’s Next for the CFDA?
CFDA chief executive Steven Kolb and chairwoman Diane von Furstenberg outline their plans for the future amidst criticism and a designer exodus from New York Fashion Week.
What’s Next for the CFDA?
CFDA chief executive Steven Kolb and chairwoman Diane von Furstenberg outline their plans for the future amidst criticism and a designer exodus from New York Fashion Week.
CFDA Shop Lands on the West Coast at Fred Segal
A CFDA pop-up store will take centre-stage at Fred Segal's soon-to-open West Hollywood outpost, and will feature brands including Derek Lam, Mansur Gavriel and Tim Coppens.
CFDA Shop Lands on the West Coast at Fred Segal
A CFDA pop-up store will take centre-stage at Fred Segal's soon-to-open West Hollywood outpost, and will feature brands including Derek Lam, Mansur Gavriel and Tim Coppens.
Fashion Industry Reacts to Charlottesville Violence
Industry leaders including Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch, Steven Kolb and Virgil Abloh denounce the violent racism of thousands of Nazi-saluting white supremacist marchers who descended on Charlottesville, Virginia last week.
Fashion Industry Reacts to Charlottesville Violence
Industry leaders including Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch, Steven Kolb and Virgil Abloh denounce the violent racism of thousands of Nazi-saluting white supremacist marchers who descended on Charlottesville, Virginia last week.
How VOICES Keeps Making an Impact
The BoF team is getting ready for the second edition of VOICES, to be held from November 29 to December 1 2017 in Oxfordshire. Here’s what you need to know.
How VOICES Keeps Making an Impact
The BoF team is getting ready for the second edition of VOICES, to be held from November 29 to December 1 2017 in Oxfordshire. Here’s what you need to know.
Op-Ed | NYFW: Stop the Negativity
It’s time for the fashion industry to stop fixating on what’s wrong with New York Fashion Week and start embracing new ideas that can take us forward, argues Ed Filipowski.
Op-Ed | NYFW: Stop the Negativity
It’s time for the fashion industry to stop fixating on what’s wrong with New York Fashion Week and start embracing new ideas that can take us forward, argues Ed Filipowski.
Op-Ed | Rethinking New York Fashion Week
Facing an exodus of top labels like Thom Browne, Proenza Schouler, Rodarte and Altuzarra, New York Fashion Week needs to change on several levels, argues Eugene Rabkin.
Op-Ed | Rethinking New York Fashion Week
Facing an exodus of top labels like Thom Browne, Proenza Schouler, Rodarte and Altuzarra, New York Fashion Week needs to change on several levels, argues Eugene Rabkin.
Social Goods | Stella McCartney to Use Ocean Recycled Plastic, Fashion's Glass Ceiling
This week, Stella McCartney partners with Parley for the Oceans, while this year's CFDA Fashion Awards raises questions about gender equality in the industry.
Social Goods | Stella McCartney to Use Ocean Recycled Plastic, Fashion's Glass Ceiling
This week, Stella McCartney partners with Parley for the Oceans, while this year's CFDA Fashion Awards raises questions about gender equality in the industry.
At the CFDA Awards, a Call to Action
Politics were top of mind at the fashion industry’s annual ceremony on Monday night, where a diverse set of individuals, from Raf Simons to Gloria Steinem, were honoured.
At the CFDA Awards, a Call to Action
Politics were top of mind at the fashion industry’s annual ceremony on Monday night, where a diverse set of individuals, from Raf Simons to Gloria Steinem, were honoured.