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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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The Empowered Vision Award Returns for a Second Edition
New York Fashion Week
View the Official NYFW Bridal October 2025 Schedule
Awards
Jerry Lorenzo of Fear of God to Receive Innovation Award at the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards
Membership
For Ulla Johnson, Madison Avenue is “A True Homecoming”
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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Designers
The Empowered Vision Award Returns for a Second Edition
Industry Insights
What to Know About the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
View the Official NYFW Bridal October 2025 Schedule
The bridal collections are back from October 14-16 for in-person collection showcases.
Jerry Lorenzo of Fear of God to Receive Innovation Award at the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards
The award, presented by Amazon Fashion, honors Lorenzo for being a visionary and innovator in product, branding, and storytelling, redefining how consumers connect with luxury fashion brands today.
For Ulla Johnson, Madison Avenue is “A True Homecoming”
The New York native, who has made a practice of collaborating with women artists and local designers, opens a store on the historic avenue.
Meet the 2025 CFDA Scholarship Fund Recipients
From over 300 applicants, eight students were selected for this year's round of scholarships, which we dedicate in honor of pioneering journalist Elsa Klensch.
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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