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.


See You in September?
Major European luxury brands are placing bets on a September fashion month that is sure to be unlike any other, if it actually happens.

See You in September?
Major European luxury brands are placing bets on a September fashion month that is sure to be unlike any other, if it actually happens.

Black Fashion Industry Leaders Want to Move From Cancel Culture to Accountability With New Coalition
A group co-founded by Lindsay Peoples Wagner and Sandrine Charles will partner with companies to advance Black professionals and release a yearly index score measuring diversity.

Black Fashion Industry Leaders Want to Move From Cancel Culture to Accountability With New Coalition
A group co-founded by Lindsay Peoples Wagner and Sandrine Charles will partner with companies to advance Black professionals and release a yearly index score measuring diversity.

Black Professionals Petition CFDA Over ‘Hasty Attempts’ to Counter Racism
A group of 250 professionals submitted a four-part proposal, named after black designer Patrick Kelly, the first American to be admitted to the Chambre Syndicale du Prêt-à-Porter.

Black Professionals Petition CFDA Over ‘Hasty Attempts’ to Counter Racism
A group of 250 professionals submitted a four-part proposal, named after black designer Patrick Kelly, the first American to be admitted to the Chambre Syndicale du Prêt-à-Porter.

Following Mass Layoffs, Diane von Furstenberg Faces an Uncertain Future
As the company refocuses its prospects on China amid the pandemic, more than 75 percent of the 400-person staff has been let go, while 18 out of 19 stores are closing. But the contemporary brand's business model was challenged long before Covid-19.

Following Mass Layoffs, Diane von Furstenberg Faces an Uncertain Future
As the company refocuses its prospects on China amid the pandemic, more than 75 percent of the 400-person staff has been let go, while 18 out of 19 stores are closing. But the contemporary brand's business model was challenged long before Covid-19.

Join Us at the BoF Professional Summit on 17 June 2020
Levi's CEO Chip Bergh, Activist Kalpona Akter and Eileen Fisher are amongst the confirmed speakers. Join BoF Professional today to attend.

Join Us at the BoF Professional Summit on 17 June 2020
Levi's CEO Chip Bergh, Activist Kalpona Akter and Eileen Fisher are amongst the confirmed speakers. Join BoF Professional today to attend.

Vogue and the CFDA Set Up Shop on Amazon
Through the fundraising initiative A Common Thread, 20 independent New York brands will begin selling their collections on the e-commerce marketplace as part of an effort to help struggling designers.

Vogue and the CFDA Set Up Shop on Amazon
Through the fundraising initiative A Common Thread, 20 independent New York brands will begin selling their collections on the e-commerce marketplace as part of an effort to help struggling designers.

How to Stage a Digital Live Event
As sponsorship opportunities dry up and red carpets are on hold for the foreseeable future, moving live events online requires more than a direct translation.

How to Stage a Digital Live Event
As sponsorship opportunities dry up and red carpets are on hold for the foreseeable future, moving live events online requires more than a direct translation.

LVMH Cancels 2020 Prize Final, Launches Fund for Previous Winners
The €300,000 award will be split equally between the eight finalists.

LVMH Cancels 2020 Prize Final, Launches Fund for Previous Winners
The €300,000 award will be split equally between the eight finalists.

How Amazon Fashion Could Save a Generation of Designers
The deep-pocketed e-commerce giant could use its unrivalled platform to support young designers and connect a universe of independent labels with millions of digital consumers, swiftly establishing itself as one of the world’s top fashion destinations.

How Amazon Fashion Could Save a Generation of Designers
The deep-pocketed e-commerce giant could use its unrivalled platform to support young designers and connect a universe of independent labels with millions of digital consumers, swiftly establishing itself as one of the world’s top fashion destinations.

Independent Fashion Labels of the World, Unite!
There’s strength in numbers, argues Lauren Sherman.

Independent Fashion Labels of the World, Unite!
There’s strength in numbers, argues Lauren Sherman.