Effective design with a new era of animal-free bio-materials
The fashion industry is transitioning into a new era of innovation by replacing animal fur with sustainable, plant-based bio-materials and creative fabric manipulation.
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.
Extending the Life of Fashion: Care, Repair and Technology
The intimate breakfast conversation, co-hosted by the CFDA, eBay, and The Circularity Project, gathered once again at the Ritz-Carlton New York Nomad's Bazaar Bar for a second session exploring the afterlife of a garment.
The conversation features leaders from Macy’s discussing buyer decision-making, building productive wholesale partnerships, and evaluating DTC performance.
A CFDA Member discussion to delve into some of the most pressing business challenges facing fashion brands today, from navigating tariffs and managing vendor and customer dynamics to scaling operations and expanding globally.
Local Manufacturing as Leverage: Why Proximity Is New York’s Competitive Advantage
Domestic production is becoming essential infrastructure to counter supply chain volatility and high return rates. By utilizing New York’s Garment District, designers can resolve fit issues and compress timelines in real-time. This proximity-based model ensures construction precision is established before a garment scales.
Designing Out Waste from Runway Shows and Presentations
Industry leaders joined the CFDA, eBay, and The Circularity Project for a conversation on reimagining the runway through circularity, resource sharing, and responsible design.