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Ron Chereskin Honors Horace Gifford With Commemorative Flag

The CFDA member's design will honor the life and legacy of the pioneering architect for the Fire Island Pines Foundation’s Trailblazer Park.

American Style Made a Statement at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards

CFDA member designs shined on the carpet with Elle Fanning in Ralph Lauren, Wunmi Mosaku in Gap Studio, Ego Nwodim in Carolina Herrera, and more.

A New Year’s Note from CFDA’s CEO and President Steven Kolb

Concluding a highly successful year, the CFDA is primed for growth across all programs and initiatives in 2026.

Garment District Alliance Opens RFP for 2026 Business Development Collaborative

The deadline to apply is January 15, 2026.

Celebrating a Night of Fashion, Community & Black Excellence

The CFDA and Andrea W. & Kenneth C. Frazier Family Foundation award honored Daveed Baptiste, uplifting Black excellence, community, and the power of real support in fashion.

The Empowered Vision Award Photo Studio by Tone Woolfe

Collecting some of the night's best fashion looks with photographer Tone Woolfe.

Daveed Baptiste Wins the Second Empowered Vision Award

The award provides a $100,000 financial grant and a year-long mentorship program valued at an additional $100,000.

Inside the Final 2.0 Empowered Vision Award Designer Presentations

The selection committee deliberated on a recipient who will win a grant and mentorship program established to champion emerging Black designers.

Toasting Ashlynn Park’s Moment

Fresh off back-to-back wins, Ashlynn Park was celebrated at Genesis House for a standout month.

Goods Talks: The Language of Conscious Design

The sixth session in partnership with Theory explores how fashion’s leading voices redefine design through purpose and shared responsibility.

Uplifting Trans and Queer Jamaicans Affected by Hurricane Melissa

Supporting Connek JA provides stability, safety, and hope—and keeps alive the future that queer and trans Jamaicans are building together right now.

CFDA Announces End of Fur at New York Fashion Week

Beginning September 2026, the CFDA will no longer permit animal fur in collections on the Official NYFW Schedule.

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