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Making My Mark: Elliot Carlyle

The self-proclaimed people-builder and architect of influence is also a man-about-town. Meet Elliott Carlyle.

The CFDA & Vogue Name A Common Thread Second Round Grant Recipients

The fundraising initiative is providing over $2 million in grants, including a $1 million donation to Harlem’s Fashion Row’s ICON 360 fund.

Checking in with Gucci Changemakers x CFDA Scholar by Design Award Winner Kaya Ugorji

Ugorji, a native of Washington, DC who is headed to the Fashion Institute of Technology, on her love for fashion and view of the industry’s future.

Checking in with Gucci Changemakers x CFDA Scholar by Design Award Winner Ajai Kasim

Kasim, a native of Oakland, CA who is headed to Parsons School of Design, on his love for the arts and view of the industry’s future.

Racism, Under-Representation & Lack of Education in the Workplace

Stephanie Horton and Stacie Henderson of Fashion Tech Connect discuss achieving sustainable and tangible change.

Racism, Under-Representation and Lack of Education in the Workplace

Stephanie Horton and Stacie Henderson of Fashion Tech Connects discuss achieving sustainable and tangible change.

Announcing the Gucci North America Changemakers x CFDA Scholars by Design Winners

Meet the two 2020 high school graduates receiving the impactful award celebrating diversity, inclusion, and equity within fashion.

Jason Wu and GMHC: “Distance Yourself From Hate”

The CFDA member designed a face mask for an anti-discrimination campaign with the world’s first and leading provider of HIV/AIDS care.

Reopening Fashion Manufacturing

NYCEDC talks about Phase I of New York State reopening which includes the manufacturing industry.

Reopening Fashion Manufacturing

NYCEDC talks about Phase 1 of New York State reopening which includes the manufacturing industry

Black Fashion Voices You Need to Hear

Listen to the important words of Black models, influencers, and editors in the fashion industry. 

Why Samira Nasr’s Harper’s Bazaar Appointment Matters

Nasr is taking over one of fashion’s most venerable magazines at a time of social unrest and a global pandemic.

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