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CFDA Sustainability Case Study

Case 3: A well-established CFDA member brand deepens their awareness of material impacts and innovations.

Investment Opportunties in Today’s Economy

Nini Zhang of Credit Suisse hosted a conversation at the CFDA on how brands should approach investment opportunities today.

Jens Werner on the Future of J.Lindeberg

Through his five-part ‘future.achive’ collection, the designer is heralding a new era for the brand with pieces made to last generations.

Pro-Choice: Banning Materials is Bad for Business

New York City recently proposed a bill that would ban the sale of fur, shearling and hair on calf skin which will cost 7,500 jobs.

Why Faux is The Future

Designers will inevitably make superior and ever-increasingly customizable design decisions that are less harmful to animals and the environment.

CFDA Sustainability Case Study

Case 2: A CFDA member streetwear brand shifting the perception of sustainability through collaboration.

25 Questions With… Ahlem Manai-Platt

edCFDA Member Ahlem Manai-Platt shares her greatest fear, her most treasured possession, and more.

CFDA Sustainability Case Study

Case I: A large CFDA member apparel brand at the beginning stages of developing its sustainability strategy.

FFORA Offers Fashion for Disability Community

Conceived by Parsons alum Lucy Jones, the brand provides fashionable solutions for people with disabilities.

Peer Influencer Marketing & Its Impact

With 3,000 to 6,200 followers and 15-20 percent engagement rates, the nano-Influencer is emerging as an important force.

Donna Karan and Kenneth Cole Connect Over Haiti

Formed by their passion for Haiti, the designers collaborated on Urban Zen, Gentle Souls footwear capsule.

How Music is Front Row and Center at Marc Jacobs

Some of the world’s greatest musicians have graced the designer’s front row.

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