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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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Willy Chavarria is Honored at the ACLU NYCLU LGBTQ+ Rights Reception
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Theophilio Brings Back Bashment for Caribbean Heritage Month
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A Fearless and Feminine Monique Lhuillier Collection
MEMBERSHIP
CFDA's Spring 2025 Bi-Annual Membership Meeting and Conversation with Robin Givhan
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.
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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.
News
News & Insights
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All the American Fashion at the 2025 Tony Awards
MEMBER NEWS
Willy Chavarria is Honored at the ACLU NYCLU LGBTQ+ Rights Reception
Theophilio Brings Back Bashment for Caribbean Heritage Month
The June 8 event, now in its second year, is a dynamic celebration of Caribbean identity, music, fashion and culture.
A Fearless and Feminine Monique Lhuillier Collection
The CFDA member channels a spirited romance grounded in craftsmanship and modernity for spring 2026.
CFDA's Spring 2025 Bi-Annual Membership Meeting and Conversation with Robin Givhan
Givhan discussed her soon-to-be-released memoir on the late Virgil Abloh with Washington Post fashion critic Rachel Tashjian.
Selima Optique and Zankov Celebrate Sunglass Capsule
An unexpected encounter at a restaurant sparked a collaboration that led to Selima Optique x Zankov sunglass designs.
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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