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.
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Three Young NYC Talents Come with Views of their Own
Advisry, Pipenco and Leblanc Studios represent young voices that take creative risks to make their name.
Get Inked by Thom Browne, Gabriela Hearst and More via JOOPITER’s Tattoo Auction
Curated by Friend of the CFDA Sharon Coplan Hurowitz, "Inked: Tattoos by Contemporary Artists" auctions artwork by contemporary artists from Oct.22-31.
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.
It’s Time Fashion Finished With Fur, Wild Animal Skins and Feathers
As fashion’s relationship with animals evolves, new material innovations are proving that creativity thrives without cruelty.
Donatella Versace Named President of Latin American Fashion Awards Jury
Versace will preside over the distinguished jury of global industry figures for the second edition of the awards from Nov. 6-9 in the Dominican Republic.
The Empowered Vision Award Luncheon in Paris
Hosted during Paris Fashion Week, the luncheon celebrated the second edition of the Empowered Vision Award, honoring mentorship, creativity, and community across the global fashion landscape.
Inside Alice + Olivia’s Madison Avenue Flagship Makeover
The reopening of Alice + Olivia’s Madison Avenue flagship marked a new chapter for the brand.
A Day in the Life With First-Ever Tiffany & Co. x CFDA Design Fellow Jameel Mohammed
Mohammed has spent the last six months being mentored by the iconic House’s talented design team.
From Past to Present: The Power of Vintage and Resale
Nicole Richie and Sarah Davis on how resale contributes to the cultural and environmental value of fashion and why authenticity matters more than ever.
Brand Value and Integrity, How Resale Can Enhance Your Image
Olivia Cheng, Ben Hemminger, and Rachel Molina on how resale can enhance, not dilute, a brand’s prestige when approached strategically.
Resale and Tech: How Tech and Innovation is Reshaping the Circular Economy
Nancy Rhodes, Rabecca Maffei and Natasha Franck on how digital infrastructure can support scalable circular systems.