Membership
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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Events
CFDA CEO Steven Kolb Joins Poster House on Fashion’s Response to the AIDS Crisis
Words with Fashion Friends
Virginia Smith Steps Into the Frame
Opinion
How Style Became America’s World Cup Story
Membership
Rosie Assoulin Brings Her Distinct Fashion Joy to Target
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.
News
News & Insights
Events
CFDA CEO Steven Kolb Joins Poster House on Fashion’s Response to the AIDS Crisis
Words with Fashion Friends
Virginia Smith Steps Into the Frame
How Style Became America’s World Cup Story
250 years of pride, a summer of cultural crossover, and a playbook for LA28 — all stitched into what America wore.
Rosie Assoulin Brings Her Distinct Fashion Joy to Target
Rosie Assoulin x Target features apparel, accessories and home products with most priced under $50.
Nili Lotan's Next Chapter: Footwear
Anchored by Western, Americana rock-inspired boots, the collection is adding to Lotan’s uber-cool ethos.
Meet New Friend of the CFDA Johana Hernández Hutton
The Los Angeles native behind the Glaudi fashion house has a vision that is at once impressive and inspiring.
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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Fashion League
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American Apparel & Footwear Association
Afterpay
American Express
Coach
DHL
Fashion League
Fitbit
Google
Kenneth Cole
Launch Metrics
MAC
Nordstrom
NYC EDC
Champagne Perrier Joet
Ralph Lauren
Swarvoski Foundation
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UGG
MAC
Nordstrom
NYC EDC
Champagne Perrier Joet
Ralph Lauren
Swarvoski Foundation
Theory
UGG
MAC
Nordstrom
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