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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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Bode’s Expressionist Riff Resonates
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Willy Chavarria’s Huron Evokes the Uncertainty of the Time
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At Amiri, A Lounge Affair in the Marais
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
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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.
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News & Insights
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In A$AP Rocky's Universe, Fashion is “Obligatory”
Bode’s Expressionist Riff Resonates
Emily Adams Bode Aujla’s finely tailored pieces were presented on handmade figurines in tribute to her heritage.
Willy Chavarria’s Huron Evokes the Uncertainty of the Time
The designer’s Spring-Summer 2026 collection continued to push cultural narratives forward in fashion.
At Amiri, A Lounge Affair in the Marais
Mike Amiri’s inspiration came from LA artist Wes Lang, who created works inspired by American history via patterns of birds and foliage on embroideries and jacquard weaves.
Stuart Vevers is Recognized as Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
The creative director of Coach received the honor from the Princess Royal at Buckingham Palace on Thursday.
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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American Express
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Google
Kenneth Cole
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NYC EDC
Champagne Perrier Joet
Ralph Lauren
Swarvoski Foundation
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UGG
MAC
Nordstrom
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