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CFDA & Madison Avenue B.I.D. Host 3rd Step Up for Fashion

Save the Date! The Madison Avenue event, on Saturday, September 19, benefits the CFDA’s Scholarship Fund.

Introducing the Third Edition of the Empowered Vision Award

The Andréa W. and Kenneth C. Frazier Family Foundation and CFDA announce the launch of the third edition of the Empowered Vision Award.

Inside Jane Wade’s Google Fashion Fellowship Workshop

Wade led a workshop as part of the second edition of the CFDA x Google Fashion Fellowship, sharing an inside look at the systems and strategies behind building an independent fashion business.

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.

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.

Zac Posen is Designer of the Year at the 50th American Image Awards

The gala, emceed by Alina Cho, will take place on April 21 with the CFDA Foundation serving as the event’s charitable beneficiary.

Altuzarra Holiday Looks Land at Alta

The collaboration marks a first between Alta and a CFDA member brand and the beginning of more designer-focused shopping experiences offered by the A.I. styling app.

CFDA and Google’s Fashion Fellowship Returns with Five American Brands

Jane Wade, Zankov, Eckhaus Latta, Tanner Fletcher, and Sergio Hudson join the NYFW grant program designed to integrate Google’s technology with their design, show and production practices.

CFDA x SpreeAI: How the Future of Fashion Meets AI with a Human Touch

The panel featuring SpreeAI's John Imah and CFDA member Stacey Bendet-Eisner explored how AI, guided by human creativity and empathy, is redefining fashion and enhancing the customer experience.

CFDA and Bezos Earth Fund Join Forces On The Next Thread Initiative

The first-of-its-kind partnership between CFDA and BEF will empower the next generation of sustainable fashion innovators.

Taylor Thompson is Paul Smith’s Foundation and CFDA’s first Designer-in-Residence

The American designer will join the second cohort of The Fashion Residency at Studio Smithfield for one year.

CFDA and OUSHQ Celebrate Diwali with Fashion Collaboration

At a special Diwali celebration, OUSHQ announced the new partnership with CFDA spotlighting South Asian and Middle Eastern designers.

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