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.
Money Well Spent? Why Fashion Companies Spend Big on Lobbying Governments
Each year, fashion companies and organisations spend millions of dollars pushing their agenda by lobbying. Does it work?
Money Well Spent? Why Fashion Companies Spend Big on Lobbying Governments
Each year, fashion companies and organisations spend millions of dollars pushing their agenda by lobbying. Does it work?
Role Call | Kristine Keller, Senior Manager of Strategic Partnerships
Kristine Keller, senior manager of strategic partnerships at the CFDA, says "Seek advice and mentorship from those that you respect or want to work for. I’ve learned that one introduction can be life-changing."
Role Call | Kristine Keller, Senior Manager of Strategic Partnerships
Kristine Keller, senior manager of strategic partnerships at the CFDA, says "Seek advice and mentorship from those that you respect or want to work for. I’ve learned that one introduction can be life-changing."
The Business of Fashion and the CFDA Celebrate the Forthcoming #BoF500
Fashion's top players celebrated BoF and the American members of the #BoF500.
The Business of Fashion and the CFDA Celebrate the Forthcoming #BoF500
Fashion's top players celebrated BoF and the American members of the #BoF500.
New Guidelines on Models' Rights Aim to Fix Industry Wrongs
In recent years, a cluster of new laws, industry codes and educational initiatives have taken aim at problems around model health, pay and working conditions. But are they making a difference?
New Guidelines on Models' Rights Aim to Fix Industry Wrongs
In recent years, a cluster of new laws, industry codes and educational initiatives have taken aim at problems around model health, pay and working conditions. But are they making a difference?
Op-Ed | Education, Not Regulation, Will Teach the Fashion Industry That “Health Is Beauty”
The most effective way to keep fashion models healthy and safe is through industry-wide education and open conversation, not by policing designers, says Steven Kolb, president and chief executive officer of the CFDA.
Op-Ed | Education, Not Regulation, Will Teach the Fashion Industry That “Health Is Beauty”
The most effective way to keep fashion models healthy and safe is through industry-wide education and open conversation, not by policing designers, says Steven Kolb, president and chief executive officer of the CFDA.
Op-Ed | Are Unpaid Internships Acceptable?
As courts hand down both intern- and employer-friendly decisions, the landscape of unpaid internships is shifting, writes Julie Zerbo.
Op-Ed | Are Unpaid Internships Acceptable?
As courts hand down both intern- and employer-friendly decisions, the landscape of unpaid internships is shifting, writes Julie Zerbo.
A Wait-and-See Approach to NYFW: Men’s
The impact of the inaugural event remains to be seen, but buyers and designers alike are bullish on its potential.
A Wait-and-See Approach to NYFW: Men’s
The impact of the inaugural event remains to be seen, but buyers and designers alike are bullish on its potential.
Is a New York Fashion Week for Men Really a Good Idea?
It’s an event that buyers and designers have long clamored for, but it also exposes some pressure points in the industry about the high priority that fashion brands give to the European shows.
Is a New York Fashion Week for Men Really a Good Idea?
It’s an event that buyers and designers have long clamored for, but it also exposes some pressure points in the industry about the high priority that fashion brands give to the European shows.
Amazon Fashion, Playing the Long Game
The e-commerce giant — and sponsor of New York’s first-ever men’s fashion week — is determined to crack fashion.
Amazon Fashion, Playing the Long Game
The e-commerce giant — and sponsor of New York’s first-ever men’s fashion week — is determined to crack fashion.
Cadillac to Sponsor First-Ever New York Fashion Week for Men
While the New York womens' collections have failed to land a car company to replace longtime title sponsor Mercedes-Benz, Cadillac has signed on to become the first-ever automotive backer of New York Fashion Week: Men’s.
Cadillac to Sponsor First-Ever New York Fashion Week for Men
While the New York womens' collections have failed to land a car company to replace longtime title sponsor Mercedes-Benz, Cadillac has signed on to become the first-ever automotive backer of New York Fashion Week: Men’s.