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Championing American Fashion
The Council of Fashion Designers of America is a not-for-profit trade association founded in 1962 whose membership consists of America’s foremost womenswear, menswear, jewelry and accessory designers.
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CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund
Nordstrom, Friends of the CFDA and Vogue100 Celebrate Secure The SPACE
CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund
The 2025 Fashion Fund Class Meets the Judges
CFDA Fashion Awards
A CFDA Fashion Awards Notice
Industry Insights
Anatomy of a Collaboration: The Exec's Formula for Cultural Impact
Programs
CFDA’s Professional Development programming provides Members with relevant, practical information to operate their businesses more effectively, while also helping them to gain valuable insights and develop strategy for growth.
Resources
Resources
Sustainability Resource Hub
An open access knowledge-sharing platform designed for exploring fashion strategies-centered tools and storied information.
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Supply Chain & Manufacturing
CFDA’s hub across local manufacturing, supply chain and production resources.
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Materials Hub
An open-access resource dedicated to assisting the fashion industry in discovering and connecting with key innovators, vendors, and resources across fashion’s global material sourcing community.
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Members
To be a member of the CFDA is to belong to an esteemed group of America’s foremost fashion, jewelry, eyewear and accessory designers.
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Friends of the CFDA
Dr. Macrene Alexiades Launches Beauty Line at Bergdorf Goodman
CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund
Nordstrom, Friends of the CFDA and Vogue100 Celebrate Secure The SPACE
A CFDA Fashion Awards Notice
The annual CFDA Fashion Awards Gala is a private event with tickets available only by invitation and through the CFDA itself.
Anatomy of a Collaboration: The Exec's Formula for Cultural Impact
A guide that combines deep research and hands-on strategy to shape collaborations that resonate culturally and commercially.
Chloe Gosselin Teams Up With Marina Larroudé on Limited Edition Capsule
Chloe Gosselin by Studio Larroude brings Gosselin’s eye for design and color to Larroudé’s beautiful craftsmanship.
FoundRae Partners with Sing For Hope Pianos
All proceeds from a limited-edition pavé diamond medallion will benefit the program, which helps provide arts, classes and workshops to uplift communities.
Fashion Calendar
The Fashion Calendar is the premier event resource for fashion, beauty, media, and culture.
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New York Fashion Week
The CFDA solely owns and organizes the Fashion Calendar and Official New York Fashion Week Schedule.
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Our Mission
The Council of Fashion Designers of America strengthens the impact of American fashion globally by amplifying creative excellence, business longevity, and positive impact.
Partners & Supporters
Our Strategic Partnerships Group is a community of high profile businesses which creates custom programming that meets their needs and provides value to CFDA members.
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