Making My Mark: Kahlana Barfield-Brown, Fashion & Beauty Editor Expert
Seattle-born Howard University alum Kahlana Barfield-Brown began her career at InStyle Magazine and rose to become a top beauty entrepreneur.
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Keep up-to-date with all the latest news from the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
Americans Make Their Mark on the Paris Fashion Week FW23 Season
Emily Adams Bode Aujla, Rick Owens, Mike Amiri, and more presented in the City of Lights.
Designers Celebrate CFDA’s 60th Anniversary Film
The screening at The Crosby Street Hotel was followed by a conversation with Nian Fish and CFDA’s Marc Karimzadeh.
Career Conversations: Kim Kimble, A Titan of Hair
In addition to Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, Oprah and Zendaya, Kimble has worked with magazines and on films and television shows.
Bode Makes Its Foray into Womenswear
The cult menswear label has finally made its womenswear debut.
Thom Browne Wins Trademark Lawsuit Against Adidas
The verdict is a win for Browne and an important statement for the fashion industry at large.
Career Conversations: Meet Nigel Sylvester, Fashion’s Coveted Pro-BMX Athlete
Sylvester has worked with Fendi, Louis Vuitton, released a new book with Rizzoli, and signed a deal with Moncler.
View the Official NYFW February 2023 Schedule
The American collections run from February 10-15, 2023.
American Fashion at the 2023 Golden Globes
Viola Davis, Kaley Cuoco, and Jessica Chastain wowed in American Fashion.
We Need to Talk About Antisemitism
Designers and fashion personalities including Michael Kors, Donna Karan, and Kenneth Cole speak out against religious hate crimes targeting Jews.
Career Conversations: Whitney Harper of Harp Media and Creatives
The celebrity style director and agency owner talks GloRilla, JT, and Saweetie, plus a new symptom of being a Boss in her field.
The CFDA 2012-2022
Fashion historian and curator Darnell-Jamal Lisby examines the transformative decade in American fashion.