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Partnerships

The CFDA’s Strategic Partnerships Group (SPG) is a community of high profile businesses, both in the fashion industry and outside, which creates custom programming that meets their needs while providing tangible value to CFDA members. The purpose of SPG is to create strategic access, value, and opportunity for new business development with the shared vision of supporting CFDA members and their businesses.

Corporate Affiliates are businesses who join the CFDA and gain access to the membership by creating meaningful business driven benefits for CFDA members. In addition, Corporate Affiliates host educational events or roundtables related to their industry expertise and make their services accessible to CFDA members at the most relevant and senior level.

Amazon Fashion

Amazon Fashion, is a destination for head-to-toe style, offering clothing, shoes, and accessories from a wide range of iconic, designer, contemporary, and classic brands for men, women, and kids.

American Express

American Express is a globally integrated payments company, providing customers with access to products, insights and experiences that enrich lives and build business success.

Danucera

DANUCERA is a capsule collection of expertly crafted products for the simplest, cleanest and most effective skincare products that are ideal for any age and skin type with a focus on sustainability.

Fashion By Informa

Fashion by Informa⁠ is a global leader in fashion industry events, connecting designers, brands, retailers, and buyers through trade shows and marketplaces that foster business growth, collaboration, and innovation. Through its portfolio of events, it helps shape the future of fashion by creating opportunities for discovery, networking, and industry advancement.

Fashionphile

Fashionphile is one of the luxury resale platforms, specializing in the authentication, buying, and selling of pre-owned designer handbags, accessories, jewelry, and watches.

Frazier Foundation

CFDA’s partnership with the Frazier Foundation reflects both organizations’ shared commitment to dismantling systemic barriers in fashion by providing Black-owned businesses with the essential resources needed for sustained success.

Gap Inc.

Gap Inc. is one of the largest apparel companies in the world and a leading American fashion retailer. Founded in 1969 in San Francisco, the company designs, markets, and sells clothing, accessories, and lifestyle products through a portfolio of well-known brands.

Genesis House

Genesis House has become a destination for the fashion community, serving as a venue for New York Fashion Week events and collaborating with the CFDA to champion emerging talent.

Google

Google partners with the CFDA to help advance American fashion through technology, innovation, and education. Together, they support designers with digital tools, resources, and programs that empower creativity, strengthen businesses, and foster the future of the American fashion industry.

Google Shopping

Google Shopping⁠ plays an important role in the fashion ecosystem by helping designers, brands, and retailers showcase their products to consumers through innovative search and shopping technologies. By making fashion more discoverable online, it supports businesses of all sizes in reaching new audiences and connecting with shoppers around the world.

MAC

MAC Cosmetics is a professional makeup brand founded in Toronto in 1984 by makeup artist and photographer Frank Toskan and salon owner Frank Angelo. Originally created to meet the needs of professional makeup artists, the brand quickly became a staple backstage at fashion shows and editorial photo shoots.

Meta

Meta is helping shape the future of fashion through technology, partnering with designers, brands, and creators to explore new forms of storytelling, digital innovation, and audience engagement across its platforms.

Nordstrom

Nordstrom is a leading fashion retailer dedicated to supporting designers and delivering exceptional customer experiences through a curated selection of luxury, contemporary, and emerging brands.

Paul Smith

Paul Smith⁠ is an internationally recognized fashion brand known for its signature approach to tailoring, vibrant use of color, and timeless design. Its collections continue to influence the global fashion landscape through a commitment to craftsmanship and creative expression.

Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren⁠ is one of the world’s leading luxury fashion brands, celebrated for its enduring vision of American style and exceptional craftsmanship. Through its collections and cultural impact, the brand has become a defining force in the global fashion industry.

Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller Center⁠ is one of New York City’s most iconic cultural destinations, serving as a premier gathering place for fashion, art, entertainment, and public programming. Through collaborations with designers, brands, and cultural institutions, it continues to foster creativity and celebrate the intersection of fashion and culture.

Saks Fifth Avenue

Saks Fifth Avenue⁠ is a premier luxury retailer renowned for its curated selection of designer fashion and commitment to exceptional customer experiences. Through its longstanding support of established and emerging designers, Saks Fifth Avenue continues to play a vital role in shaping the luxury fashion landscape.

SpreeAI

SPREEAI⁠ is a fashion technology company transforming the online shopping experience through AI-powered virtual try-on, intelligent sizing, and personalized styling solutions. By helping brands deliver more immersive and confident shopping experiences, SPREEAI is advancing innovation at the intersection of fashion and technology.

Supima

Supima⁠ is the promotional organization for American-grown Pima cotton, recognized globally for its premium quality, durability, and craftsmanship. By partnering with leading fashion brands and supporting emerging designers, Supima helps advance innovation, education, and excellence across the American fashion industry.

Swarvoski Foundation

Swarovski Foundation⁠ champions education, creativity, and community through philanthropic initiatives that empower emerging talent and promote meaningful social impact. Its work supports a more equitable and sustainable future across the arts, design, and creative sectors.

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Tiffany & Co.

Tiffany & Co.⁠ is a New York City-founded global luxury jewelry house renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship, timeless design, and enduring influence on fashion and culture. Through nearly two centuries of artistry and innovation, Tiffany & Co. continues to celebrate creativity while shaping the future of luxury.

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