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.
Introducing the #BoF500 Newsmakers of 2014
LONDON, United Kingdom — Since the unveiling of the first BoF 500 last September, members of this influential global community have been making
Introducing the #BoF500 Newsmakers of 2014
LONDON, United Kingdom — Since the unveiling of the first BoF 500 last September, members of this influential global community have been making
Op-Ed | Reshoring Garment Manufacturing is Viable and Scalable
There is a real opportunity to rebuild local manufacturing in a commercially viable and scalable way, argues Janice Wang.
Op-Ed | Reshoring Garment Manufacturing is Viable and Scalable
There is a real opportunity to rebuild local manufacturing in a commercially viable and scalable way, argues Janice Wang.
Rihanna Honored For Style at CFDA awards
NEW YORK, United States — Fashion rules are made to be broken, Rihanna told a glittering crowd of fashion industry leaders on Monday, and her outfit
Rihanna Honored For Style at CFDA awards
NEW YORK, United States — Fashion rules are made to be broken, Rihanna told a glittering crowd of fashion industry leaders on Monday, and her outfit
Insta-banned: the Kink in Fashion’s Instagram Love Affair
Today, the CFDA announced that it was adding Fashion Instagrammer of the Year to its list of awards. But is the platform’s strict no-nudity policy, which resulted in Grace Coddington’s account being temporarily suspended, out of sync with fashion’s liberal attitudes?
Insta-banned: the Kink in Fashion’s Instagram Love Affair
Today, the CFDA announced that it was adding Fashion Instagrammer of the Year to its list of awards. But is the platform’s strict no-nudity policy, which resulted in Grace Coddington’s account being temporarily suspended, out of sync with fashion’s liberal attitudes?
In Australia, Talent Amidst Flux
Amidst a challenged and changing Australian fashion landscape, the search for unique designer talent returned some promising positive results, says BoF columnist Susanna Lau.
In Australia, Talent Amidst Flux
Amidst a challenged and changing Australian fashion landscape, the search for unique designer talent returned some promising positive results, says BoF columnist Susanna Lau.
John Varvatos Says It’s All About Focus
As John Varvatos launches a new flagship on New York’s Madison Avenue, part of an ambitious global retail rollout, BoF sits down with the designer to learn how he built his business at the intersection of fashion and rock n’ roll.
John Varvatos Says It’s All About Focus
As John Varvatos launches a new flagship on New York’s Madison Avenue, part of an ambitious global retail rollout, BoF sits down with the designer to learn how he built his business at the intersection of fashion and rock n’ roll.
Plans for New York Men’s Fashion Week Stalled
In a fast-growing men’s fashion market, plans to mount a New York Men’s Fashion Week, once expected to debut this July, appear to have stalled. BoF reports.
Plans for New York Men’s Fashion Week Stalled
In a fast-growing men’s fashion market, plans to mount a New York Men’s Fashion Week, once expected to debut this July, appear to have stalled. BoF reports.
Week in Review | Fashion's Race Problem, Menswear, CFDA's New Strategy, M/M (Paris), Street Style
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.
Week in Review | Fashion's Race Problem, Menswear, CFDA's New Strategy, M/M (Paris), Street Style
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.
BoF Exclusive | CFDA Reveals New Strategy
Last year, the Council of Fashion Designers of America tapped the Boston Consulting Group to help define its mission for the next half-decade. Today, BoF can exclusively reveal the key elements of the CFDA's new strategy, built around education, partnerships, local manufacturing and, of course, revamping New York Fashion Week.
BoF Exclusive | CFDA Reveals New Strategy
Last year, the Council of Fashion Designers of America tapped the Boston Consulting Group to help define its mission for the next half-decade. Today, BoF can exclusively reveal the key elements of the CFDA's new strategy, built around education, partnerships, local manufacturing and, of course, revamping New York Fashion Week.
Behind Intel's New Fashion Collaborations
With the worlds of fashion and technology set to become increasingly intertwined, Intel has announced a series of collaborations with Opening Ceremony, Barneys New York and the CFDA, aimed at fostering the development of stylish wearables.
Behind Intel's New Fashion Collaborations
With the worlds of fashion and technology set to become increasingly intertwined, Intel has announced a series of collaborations with Opening Ceremony, Barneys New York and the CFDA, aimed at fostering the development of stylish wearables.