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Gap Inc. to Receive Innovation Award Presented by Amazon Fashion

Richard Dickson and Zac Posen will accept the award on behalf of the global fashion retailer. Demi Moore will present the award.

Tory Burch Honored with 2026 Hillary Rodham Clinton Award

Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton recognized the designer for her commitment to advancing women’s economic empowerment through the Tory Burch Foundation.

A Night of Creativity and Community at the Fashion Fund Dinner

Model Mona Tougaard announced winner Zane Li and runners-up Aisling Camps and Emily Dawn Long at the Crane Club.

Zane Li of LII is the Winner of the 2026 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund

Aisling Camps and Emily Dawn Long were named runners-up during the Fashion Fund dinner hosted Tory Burch, Thom Browne, Chloe Malle, and Anna Wintour at The Crane Club. .

CFDA, Vogue and Humane World for Animals Celebrate the Material Innovation Challenge

The 10 finalists presented their designs on Thursday evening at the Warren Street Hotel in New York City. 

Vera Wang on Fashion, Business, and the Future of American Design

At CFDA’s Annual Membership Meeting, Vera Wang, in conversation with Bridget Foley, reflected on her remarkable career.

The Power of Storytelling: Fashion’s Growing Community on Substack

At CFDA’s Annual Membership Meeting, Emily Sundberg, Becky Malinsky, and Nan D’Souza Wolfe joined moderator Molly Healy to explore Substack’s growing role in fashion.

CFDA Members Gather at Carnegie Hall for Annual Membership Meeting

The CFDA’s Annual Membership Meeting was held at Carnegie Hall and brought members together for conversations on Substack, American fashion, and Vera Wang’s celebrated career.

An Evening Celebrating the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards Nominees

The CFDA Board hosted an intimate dinner at Café Zaffri at The Twenty Two New York, bringing together nominees, honorees, and industry leaders.

Inside New York Embroidery Studio: Where Craftsmanship Meets Innovation

From intricate hand embroidery to cutting-edge technology, New York Embroidery Studio is helping shape the future of American fashion manufacturing.

Taylor Thompson on Life in London

After trading Oakland for London, the 5000 founder is finding fresh creative ground as the inaugural Paul Smith’s Foundation and CFDA Designer-in-Residence.

The 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards Presented by Amazon Fashion Nominee Presenters

Final Awards voting begins today and closes Friday, October 23.

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