Victor Alfaro Studio: From Runway to Residence and Retreats
The CFDA Award-winning designer is expanding his vision to include hospitality, retail and more.
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Keep Calm and Marry On: Cult Gaia Enters Bridal
Jasmin Larian Hekmat has always been a go-to designer for brides who look for modern, artful piece to wear—but this time, it's official.
Coach Slam Dunks an Official Handbag Partnership With the WNBA
The partnership brings together sports and fashion to empower players and fans to champion courageous self-expression.
The Best Photos from NYFW Bridal Spring 2026
Here come the brides! Watch this space as we capture best moments at the bridal shows.
CFDA Partners With A.I. Personal Styling Start-up Alta
Founder and Friend of the CFDA Jenny Wang is bringing her innovative technology to our CFDA members.
The Art of the Bag, Stacey Bendet Style
The designer celebrated alice + olivia’s new handbag collection with a cocktail event to remember.
The CFDA on Announced “Liberation Day” Tariffs
The trade measures will significantly impact American fashion businesses, especially independent designers and small brands that rely on global supply chains to produce and distribute their collections.
The Apple of Her Eye: Ruthie Davis’s New Apple Leather Heels
The Footwear designer introduces Bio by Ruthie Davis with biobased leather material made from apple waste in her Spring 2025 collection.
Fashion Forward | Retail & Sales
Experts discuss the current landscape of the sales and retail industry for independent designers.
Fashion Forward | Sales & Retail
Experts discuss the current landscape of the sales and retail industry for independent designers.
CFDA Launches 2025 Scholarship Fund Application Honoring Elsa Klensch
Applications for students are now open through Friday, May 16.
A Tribute to Gai Gherardi by edCFDA
Christian Roth, Blake Kuwahara and Stirling Barrett remember the late eyewear designer, in their own words.