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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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Lauren Levison & The Peninsula New York Co-host Save Venice Pre-Cocktail
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At the National Arts Club, Francisco Costa Talks Calvin, Craft & Celebrity
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Connecting the Dots and Community at Urban Zen
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Reed Krakoff on John Hardy’s New Store Concept in Soho
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
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Friends of the CFDA
Lauren Levison & The Peninsula New York Co-host Save Venice Pre-Cocktail
Events
At the National Arts Club, Francisco Costa Talks Calvin, Craft & Celebrity
Connecting the Dots and Community at Urban Zen
Donna Karan hosted CFDA members and their teams for an evening of fellowship and networking.
Reed Krakoff on John Hardy’s New Store Concept in Soho
The open and airy Spring Street space is the first U.S. location to feature the Chief Creative Officer’s retail vision.
Bridal, But Make It Now
New York Fashion Week Bridal designers gave a fresh spin to traditional white gowns.
The September 2026 Official NYFW Schedule Application is Open
The CFDA Fashion Calendar invites designers to apply to be on the Official NYFW Schedule for the September 2026 season.
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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Kenneth Cole
Launch Metrics
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Ralph Lauren
Swarvoski Foundation
Theory
UGG
MAC
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