Gabriela Hearst and Joseph Altuzarra Join CFDA Board
CFDA members join the CFDA Board of Directors led by CFDA Chairman Thom Browne effective immediately.
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Sanderlak Pops Up in Chinatown
Designer Sander Lak's month-long Sanderlak residency at 2 East Broadway runs through June 11th. Run, Don't Walk!
“Ralph Lauren Catwalk:” American Fashion History Through Lauren’s Exquisite Runway Lens
The Thames & Hudson book features a complete view of the designer's extraordinary womenswear journey through the lens of his runway shows.
Gabriela Hearst Celebrates CFDA Designers and Friends at Bar Oliver
Hearst welcomed CFDA members, industry friends, and notables such as Nanpa Básico and Oz Pearlman at her boîte, Bar Oliver. It was fabulous.
Ralph Lauren Curates American Icons Stamps Collection
The collection of 13 commemorative stamps for the U.S. Postal Service honors the nation's 250th Anniversary.
The Seaweed Architect: Runa Ray on Material Innovation, Scaling Responsibly, and the Role Designers Play
Seaweed, systems thinking, and why the materials we choose define the industry we become.
CFDA & OpenAI Name Innovation Hub AI Developer Finalists and Designer Cohort
The inaugural "Dev Day" event gathered CFDA designers and industry executives, finalist AI builders and participating designers at the Innovation Hub kickoff event.
Tiffany & Co. and CFDA Launch Second Jewelry Designer Award, Introduce New Scholar Award
Both the Designer Jewelry Award and Jewelry Design Scholar Award speak to Tiffany & Co. and CFDA's dedication to nurturing and elevating the next generation of American jewelry talent.
The Application to Become a CFDA Member is Open
CFDA Membership is highly selective and designed to recognize exceptional talent and influence. The application is open through June 15, 2026.
James Frazier Introduces Daveed Baptiste’s Sartorial – and Sculptural – Vision to the Met Gala
Frazier wore a custom look by the 2025 Empowered Vision Award winner to Monday’s Met Gala. From sketch to suit, we followed the process.
CFDA Designers Make their Mark at The Met Gala
From Prabal Gurung and Tory Burch to Michael Kors and Laquan Smith, CFDA Members dressed major talents for the night.
American Fashion is “Costume Art” at the Met Museum
Creations from Thom Browne, Michael Kors, Tory Burch, Batsheva Hay, the late, great Rudi Gernreich are among the pieces on show at The Costume Institute’s spring exhibition.