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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.
United Flags of Fashion Brings the American Fashion Industry Together
Designers and fashion friends joined Thom Browne, Steven Kolb, and Anna Wintour for the unveiling of flags in honor of America250 at Rockefeller Center.
Ruben Toledo Is Historic New England’s Inaugural Artist-in-Residence
Toledo created a transformative community-created mural which was unveiled during the program in Haverhill, Mass.
LaQuan Smith Reimagines Summer Style for Beyoncé
Smith dressed Beyoncé in an unexpected custom take on summer dressing following the FIFA World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium.
CFDA CEO Steven Kolb Joins Poster House on Fashion’s Response to the AIDS Crisis
This August, CFDA CEO and President Steven Kolb will join fashion industry leaders at Poster House for a special conversation presented in conjunction with the museum’s exhibition, Love & Fury: New York’s Fight Against AIDS.
Virginia Smith Steps Into the Frame
Vogue's Global Head of Fashion Network reflects on personal style, fashion's changing terrain, and the people who have made it all worthwhile.
How Style Became America’s World Cup Story
250 years of pride, a summer of cultural crossover, and a playbook for LA28 — all stitched into what America wore.
Rosie Assoulin Brings Her Distinct Fashion Joy to Target
Rosie Assoulin x Target features apparel, accessories and home products with most priced under $50.
Nili Lotan’s Next Chapter: Footwear
Anchored by Western, Americana rock-inspired boots, the collection is adding to Lotan’s uber-cool ethos.
Meet New Friend of the CFDA Johana Hernández Hutton
The Los Angeles native behind the Glaudi fashion house has a vision that is at once impressive and inspiring.