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Robert Rodriguez Is Back in a New York State of Mind

After Christian Dior, Laundry by Shelli Segal, Halston and his namesake label, Robert Rodriguez is writing his next chapter at Derek Lam.

Introducing the Third Edition of the Empowered Vision Award

The Andréa W. and Kenneth C. Frazier Family Foundation and CFDA announce the launch of the third edition of the Empowered Vision Award.

Apply Now for the 2026 CFDA x Bezos Earth Fund Next Thread Initiative Designer Award!

The Next Thread Initiative is looking for designers who see sustainability not as a constraint, but as one of today’s most important creative challenges.

Michael Kors Celebrates 45 Years With a Cast of Showstoppers

Misty Copeland, Sutton Foster, Judith Light, Audra McDonald, Lea Michele, and Kara Young star in the designer’s Fall/Winter 2026 Collection campaign.

The Art of Observation, Through the Eye of Rebecca Moses

Moses is Southampton Arts Center’s artist-in-residence with an inhabited creative experience from Aug.24-31.

Keke Palmer to Host the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards Presented by Amazon Fashion

The multi-Emmy Award-winning actress, television host, singer, producer, author, and entrepreneur will take the stage on Monday, November 2, at the American Museum of Natural History.

Christie’s New York to Auction Costumes from The Devil Wears Prada 2

The auction features items from The Devil Wears Prada 2 with proceeds benefiting the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and the CFDA.

Kate Barton Partners With Bandolier on Runway-Inspired Capsule

The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund alum partnered with the luxury phone case brand on a limited-edition capsule.

Jason Wu Explores the Intersection of Art and Fashion in New TAO ART Exhibition

"Robert Rauschenberg and Jason Wu: Common Threads" explores the dialogue between Wu's fashion creations and the work of the American artist.

Inside Jane Wade’s Google Fashion Fellowship Workshop

Wade led a workshop as part of the second edition of the CFDA x Google Fashion Fellowship, sharing an inside look at the systems and strategies behind building an independent fashion business.

CFDA and SOURCING by Informa Debut Partnership

The collaboration is designed to strengthen American fashion manufacturing, expand access to local production, and create new connections between New York–based manufacturers and the global fashion marketplace.

The Official NYFW Bridal October 2026 Application is Now Open

The official dates are October 13-15, 2026. Click here to apply.

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