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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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Exploring Next-Gen Textiles with Sci-Lume Labs
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Todd Snyder Designs a Limited-Edition Land Rover Defender Collection
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Rachel Zoe, Kathy Hilton, Kamie Crawford Celebrate Jennifer Fisher's Beverly Hills Store
New York Fashion Week
View the Preliminary Official NYFW February 2026 Schedule
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
Supply Chain
Exploring Next-Gen Textiles with Sci-Lume Labs
Membership
Todd Snyder Designs a Limited-Edition Land Rover Defender Collection
Rachel Zoe, Kathy Hilton, Kamie Crawford Celebrate Jennifer Fisher's Beverly Hills Store
The CFDA member's new flagship store marks the next evolution of Fisher's brand and will be open to the public on Jan. 16.
View the Preliminary Official NYFW February 2026 Schedule
Rachel Scott’s runway debut for Proenza Schouler will launch the American Collections and the week will close on February 16, 2026.
Sami Miró on Circular Design and Building Fashion’s Future Through Tech and Intention
At CES 2026, Miró explored how circular design and emerging technologies, from AI and material innovation to transparency tool, can transform fashion into a more responsible, regenerative system.
Zac Posen is Designer of the Year at the 50th American Image Awards
The gala, emceed by Alina Cho, will take place on April 21 with the CFDA Foundation serving as the event’s charitable beneficiary.
The Official NYFW Bridal April 2026 Application is Now Open
The official dates are April 8-10, 2026. Click here to apply.
CFDA Introduces Grant Initiatives to Sustain the Garment District and Support U.S. Fashion Manufacturing
The two grant initiatives—CFDA x NY Forward Grant Fund and The U.S. Fashion Manufacturing Fund—will ensure that American fashion continues to lead globally through innovation, craftsmanship and community.
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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