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.
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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.
Americans in Paris: The Fashion Fund Takes Paris
The 10 finalists touched down in Paris, bringing next-generation American fashion excellence to the international stage.
Spring 2027, Alchemized by Presley Oldham and Mara Hoffman
Presley Oldham introduces his Spring 2027 collection with a new campaign photographed by CFDA member Mara Hoffman and starring Chani Nicholas.
CFDA NYFW Shuttle Bus Presented by Google
The CFDA partnered with Google during NYFW to keep the fashion community moving with complimentary shuttle transportation, alongside gifting partners BYREDO, David Protein, EADEM, e.l.f. Cosmetics, Saratoga Water, and SBE Beauty.
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.