Designers
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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Diane von Furstenberg Welcomes CFDA's Newest Members
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Paul Andrew Debuts Handbags For Spring 2027
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Henry Zankov is Named Artistic Director of Diane von Furstenberg
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Gabriela Hearst and Joseph Altuzarra Join CFDA Board
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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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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Membership
Diane von Furstenberg Welcomes CFDA's Newest Members
Membership
Paul Andrew Debuts Handbags For Spring 2027
What Happens after the Applause
Building an AI experience designed to carry Fashion Week into everyday commerce.
Henry Zankov is Named Artistic Director of Diane von Furstenberg
The DVF alumni will make his debut for the house at New York Fashion Week in September.
Effective design with a new era of animal-free bio-materials
The fashion industry is transitioning into a new era of innovation by replacing animal fur with sustainable, plant-based bio-materials and creative fabric manipulation.
Gabriela Hearst and Joseph Altuzarra Join CFDA Board
CFDA members join the CFDA Board of Directors led by CFDA Chairman Thom Browne effective immediately.
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.
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