Wendy Waugh Doesn’t Want to Talk About Sustainability
The supply chain veteran on tracing every garment to its source, where brands get stuck, and why she'd rather not use the word at all.
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Accessories Council Celebrates American Design with the CFDA
Timed to America 250, the Accessories Council magazine's latest issue turned its lens on CFDA members with an inspiring portfolio.
Selima Salaun to Be Inducted into Accessories Council Hall of Fame
The eyewear designer, founder of Selima Optique and member of the edCFDA will receive the honor at Indochine on October 15.
Veronica Beard, Beyond the Classroom: What Our Creative Futures Scholars Learned This Summer
Four 2026 Creative Futures Scholars spent the summer at Veronica Beard’s NYC headquarters, gaining hands-on experience across design teams while building new skills, confidence, and industry insight.
The CFDA invites you to Launchmetrics’ 6th annual edition of Performance Summit
Join Launchmetrics for the answer to what brand performance today truly takes: with a previous network of 100+ executives from the likes of WME, BoF, WWD, Jason Wu, TikTok and more.
+Life Brings HIV Unwrapped to New York Fashion Week
+Life’s HIV Unwrapped brings fashion, science, and storytelling together to challenge HIV stigma. Its second U.S. edition during NYFW paired Parsons designers with leading HIV scientists to create original couture inspired by science, resilience, and community.
Behind the Seams: Prabal Gurung Orchestrates Togetherness Through Craft
Backstage at Prabal Gurung, countless hands work in rhythm and collaboration, revealing the collective effort required to bring one vision to the runway.
Behind the Seams: Jane Wade Moves with Intention
Surrounded by nature at Pier 64, Jane Wade’s team moves with intention and purpose, with each collaborator bringing their own perspective to a shared creative vision.
Behind the Seams: Public School Cultivates a Sense of Belonging
Public School transforms the chaos of Fashion Week into a space of belonging, kinship, and community where everyone feels part of the brand’s world.
Coach at 85: Love is the Message
According to Creative Director Stuart Vevers, the directive for the brand’s milestone moment was clear: “Love is the Message.”
Step Up for Fashion Starts in Style at Casa Tua New York
The day kicked off with an intimate reception hosted by the CFDA at Casa Tua's Member's Club at The Surrey, Step Up for Fashion’s hospitality partner.
At Bloomingdale’s, a Cocktail Celebrating the 2026 Fashion Fund Finalists
Hosted by Bloomingdale’s CEO Olivier Bron and Chief Merchant Denise Magid, the evening culminated in a cocktail party on the newly transformed Designer Floor.