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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
News & Analysis

As Trump Looks Inward, Luxury Eyes Los Angeles Manufacturing

Can LA’s manufacturing base transcend denim and t-shirts and become a genuine hub for high-end production in Donald Trump’s protectionist America?

News & Analysis

As Trump Looks Inward, Luxury Eyes Los Angeles Manufacturing

Can LA’s manufacturing base transcend denim and t-shirts and become a genuine hub for high-end production in Donald Trump’s protectionist America?


Fashion Week

The Case for Global Fashion Cooperation

In today’s complex and connected world, the major challenges facing fashion can only be addressed through greater global cooperation.

Fashion Week

The Case for Global Fashion Cooperation

In today’s complex and connected world, the major challenges facing fashion can only be addressed through greater global cooperation.


Retail

Rethinking the Fashion System

After a year of transformation — and increasing chaos — in the way clothes are designed, marketed and sold, industry leaders ponder the future of ‘fashion immediacy.'

Retail

Rethinking the Fashion System

After a year of transformation — and increasing chaos — in the way clothes are designed, marketed and sold, industry leaders ponder the future of ‘fashion immediacy.'


News & Analysis

John Galliano, Mario Testino, Amber Valletta and Joan Smalls to Speak at VOICES

The Business of Fashion is pleased to reveal the latest wave of speakers at VOICES, BoF’s new annual gathering for big thinkers.

News & Analysis

John Galliano, Mario Testino, Amber Valletta and Joan Smalls to Speak at VOICES

The Business of Fashion is pleased to reveal the latest wave of speakers at VOICES, BoF’s new annual gathering for big thinkers.


News & Analysis

Raf Simons Moves Show to New York Fashion Week: Men's

The show will take place on February 1 next year, and marks the first time the designer is presenting his namesake collection in New York.

News & Analysis

Raf Simons Moves Show to New York Fashion Week: Men's

The show will take place on February 1 next year, and marks the first time the designer is presenting his namesake collection in New York.


Fashion Week

Social Goods | Kanye's Multiracial Casting, Fast Fashion Waste, Bigger Sample Sizes

This week, the waste generated by fast fashion is causing an environmental crisis, and the CFDA has unveiled its diversity guidelines ahead of New York Fashion Week.

Fashion Week

Social Goods | Kanye's Multiracial Casting, Fast Fashion Waste, Bigger Sample Sizes

This week, the waste generated by fast fashion is causing an environmental crisis, and the CFDA has unveiled its diversity guidelines ahead of New York Fashion Week.


Fashion Week

New York Fashion Week Adapts to Changing Designer Needs, Business Models

Designers at New York Fashion Week are tweaking their shows and schedules to meet the needs and expectations of digitally engaged consumers.

Fashion Week

New York Fashion Week Adapts to Changing Designer Needs, Business Models

Designers at New York Fashion Week are tweaking their shows and schedules to meet the needs and expectations of digitally engaged consumers.


News & Analysis

Top Fashion Schools in the USA: A State of Oversupply

American fashion schools are producing more than 2,200 fashion design graduates every year, yet only 23,100 Americans are currently employed as designers. Which schools give their students the best shot at success?

News & Analysis

Top Fashion Schools in the USA: A State of Oversupply

American fashion schools are producing more than 2,200 fashion design graduates every year, yet only 23,100 Americans are currently employed as designers. Which schools give their students the best shot at success?


Technology

Op-Ed | A New Toolkit for Designers

Designers must integrate software, sensors, processors and new synthetic and biological materials into their toolkit, argues Todd Harple.

Technology

Op-Ed | A New Toolkit for Designers

Designers must integrate software, sensors, processors and new synthetic and biological materials into their toolkit, argues Todd Harple.


Media

A Huge Thank You to the BoF Community

A personal message of thanks from Imran Amed to the BoF Community on winning the CFDA Media Award in honour of Eugenia Sheppard.

Media

A Huge Thank You to the BoF Community

A personal message of thanks from Imran Amed to the BoF Community on winning the CFDA Media Award in honour of Eugenia Sheppard.