Become a Member
To be a Member of the CFDA is to belong to an esteemed group of America’s foremost fashion, jewelry, eyewear and accessory designers.
Eligibility Checklist
- I have actively been designing for at least three years in the fields of apparel, accessories, jewelry, or related products including theatrical costumes and textile design.
- I am a U.S. citizen designing in the U.S. or abroad an international designer whose business headquarters has been legally based in the U.S. for at least three years.
Application Process
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Candidates who are invited to apply for Membership receive application materials and submission information. -
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Candidates are required to submit a lookbook/comprehensive design portfolio, which should represent the designer’s body of professional work to date, and clearly demonstrate to the Admissions Committee that the candidate is the recognized designer of their “label.” -
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Applicants are required to secure letters of recommendation from no fewer than three (3) fashion industry colleagues who can speak about the designer’s talent, business, and relevance. Supplemental letters of recommendation from CFDA Members are strongly encouraged. -
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The Admissions Committee reviews all submitted applications, portfolios, and letters of recommendation prior to a preliminary decision meeting. -
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The decisions and recommendations made by the Admissions Committee are ratified by the Board of Directors in the summer. All candidates are notified with the results of their application directly following the meeting.
