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.


Can Roller Coasters and a Bunny Garden Lure Shoppers Back to the Mall?
The American Dream megamall's developers hope a dizzying array of attractions — from a boozy waterpark to on-site bunny adoptions to luxury flagships — will get customers to shop retail.

Can Roller Coasters and a Bunny Garden Lure Shoppers Back to the Mall?
The American Dream megamall's developers hope a dizzying array of attractions — from a boozy waterpark to on-site bunny adoptions to luxury flagships — will get customers to shop retail.

New York’s Fashion Week Revamp: Did It Work?
Newly appointed CFDA Chairman Tom Ford wants New York to play on the global stage again. His early steps are promising.

New York’s Fashion Week Revamp: Did It Work?
Newly appointed CFDA Chairman Tom Ford wants New York to play on the global stage again. His early steps are promising.

Virgil Abloh Announces He's Taking Time Off
The Off-White and Louis Vuitton designer will not attend Paris Fashion Week due to health conditions.

Virgil Abloh Announces He's Taking Time Off
The Off-White and Louis Vuitton designer will not attend Paris Fashion Week due to health conditions.


Traditional PR Doesn’t Work Anymore. Here’s What Does.
Designer credits and profiles in glossy magazines don’t move the needle like they once did. Here’s what small and mid-sized brands are doing to build awareness.

Traditional PR Doesn’t Work Anymore. Here’s What Does.
Designer credits and profiles in glossy magazines don’t move the needle like they once did. Here’s what small and mid-sized brands are doing to build awareness.

Glitz, Glamour & Garbage: Why Fashion Week Needs to Clean Up Its Act
With scrutiny on fashion’s environmental impact mounting, the excess of major fashion weeks is increasingly at odds with the public commitments of major brands to operate more sustainably.

Glitz, Glamour & Garbage: Why Fashion Week Needs to Clean Up Its Act
With scrutiny on fashion’s environmental impact mounting, the excess of major fashion weeks is increasingly at odds with the public commitments of major brands to operate more sustainably.

In the Trump Era, Owning American Heritage Is Tricky
'All American' used to be an easy sell. Today, it’s an albatross.

In the Trump Era, Owning American Heritage Is Tricky
'All American' used to be an easy sell. Today, it’s an albatross.

Can Tom Ford Take New York Fashion Week Global?
This week, everyone will be talking about Tom Ford's plans to take New York Fashion Week global, the arrival of new tariffs and Revlon's search for a buyer. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Can Tom Ford Take New York Fashion Week Global?
This week, everyone will be talking about Tom Ford's plans to take New York Fashion Week global, the arrival of new tariffs and Revlon's search for a buyer. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Looking for a Fashion Mentor? Here's Where to Begin
Today’s fashion aspirants must create a lasting career trajectory amid a rapidly changing industry landscape. Finding a mentor early can help.

Looking for a Fashion Mentor? Here's Where to Begin
Today’s fashion aspirants must create a lasting career trajectory amid a rapidly changing industry landscape. Finding a mentor early can help.

The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Announces 2019 Finalists
The latest group of emerging American designers — with a range of experience and focus points, from streetwear to sustainability — will compete for mentorship, exposure and cash in the 16th iteration of the program.

The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Announces 2019 Finalists
The latest group of emerging American designers — with a range of experience and focus points, from streetwear to sustainability — will compete for mentorship, exposure and cash in the 16th iteration of the program.