Meet the 2025 CFDA Scholarship Fund Recipients
From over 300 applicants, eight students were selected for this year's round of scholarships, which we dedicate in honor of pioneering journalist Elsa Klensch.
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Keep up-to-date with all the latest news from the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
On The Nordy Pod: Steven Kolb Discusses CFDA NYFW History
Our CEO and President speaks on the history and influence of New York on the fashion industry, and the CFDA’s role in organizing the Official NYFW Schedule since 2014.
Celebrating the Art of Shopping at 2nd Annual Step Up For Fashion Event on Madison Avenue
Organized by the Madison Avenue Business Improvement District (B.I.D.), Saturday’s event celebrated community and supported CFDA Scholarships.
Paul Smith and Thom Browne Talk Early Career, Fashion Philosophy & Enduring Success
The conversation was hosted by His Majesty’s Deputy Consul General, Mel Lawrance, and moderated by The Cut Editor in Chief Lindsay Peoples.
Americans in Paris Returns During Paris Fashion Week
Ten past and present CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund designers will present their collections in the showroom presented by Instagram from Oct.4-5.
Impressions from the Spring-Summer 2026 New York Collections
A successful and inspiring New York Fashion Week ended on Tuesday evening.
The Wonderful Stories of Jeffrey Banks
In his new book “Storyteller: Tales From a Fashion Insider,” Banks provides a captivating look into his life and career in fashion.
Maria MacManus: Intentional by Design
Maria McManus showed her Spring 2026 collection as part of the Official New York Fashion Week Schedule.
Judith Light Brings Purpose and Elegance to the Forbes Power Women’s Summit
The actress and activist opens up about her love for Michael Kors, the legacy of American fashion, and how intentionality guides every choice she makes.
The “HIV Unwrapped” Show United Fashion, Science and Storytelling
The runway show was filmed for a Hulu special available to stream on November 30.
And Just Like That, NYFW Live at Rockefeller Center Officially Starts!
Thom Browne, Steven Kolb, EB Kelly of Rockefeller Center, and Tony Bates of Genesys launched the streaming initiative with a ribbon cutting.
Peso Pluma, Anok Yai, Young Miko & American Fashion Stars Celebrate NYFW’s Kickoff
The CFDA and Rockefeller Center hosted the Official New York Fashion Week kickoff cocktail at the Rainbow Room's Bar SixtyFive with the support of Starbucks.