The Empowered Vision Award Returns for a Second Edition
The application for designers is now open is through October 31st, 2025.
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Keep up-to-date with all the latest news from the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
CFDA & Genesis Unveil 3.0 Design + Innovation Grant Finalists
Kim Shui, Allina Lui and Terrence Zhou participate in this year’s program, exploring AAPI heritage, identity, and innovation in fashion.
Peter Do’s “Vietnam” Captures Body of Work in His Homeland
Photographed by Philipp Paulus, the book coming out in September presents work created over the course of one month.
Unapologetic by Design and Loud in Fashion
Prabal Gurung, Jonathan Cohen, and Presley Oldham on NYC Pride, living loud, and what they would tell their younger selves today.
Kozaburo Honors AAPI Heritage with Perry Yung
In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, Kozaburo partnered with Yung on a "Zen Artisans" collaboration shaped by presence, spirit, and stories.
The Best Photos from NYFW Bridal Spring 2026
Here come the brides! Watch this space as we capture best moments at the bridal shows.
A Closeup on Grace Ling’s Sensual and Brutalist NYC Flagship
The designer's brick and mortar is a journey into her surrealist universe, sleek and futuristic with dark and light shadow play.
Bibhu Mohapatra Collaborates with ic! berlin on Eyewear
The CFDA member offers a collection of 12 distinctive designs inspired by elements from the designer's spring 2024 collection.
Metal x Wire Celebrates Her Native Jamaica’s Natural Treasures With Capsule Rockstone
Symoné Currie, participant in Tiffany & Co. and CFDA's inaugural Jewelry Designer Award, presents a collection with gems from the island.
Supporting Designers Through Fair and Timely Payments
CFDA stays dedicated to promoting fair business practices and assisting designers and retailers in cultivating a stronger, sustainable industry.
Dauphinette’s Olivia Cheng Wins CFDA | Genesis House AAPI Design Grant + Innovation Fund
Cheng will receive an additional $60,000 grant, bringing the total award to $100,000.
Melitta Baumeister Wins Cooper Hewitt’s 2025 National Design Award for Fashion Design
Baumeister will be honored on April 3 at the award’s 25th anniversary celebration.