Harnessing AI for Creative and Business with OpenAI
OpenAI and CFDA showed how AI can enhance creativity and cut costs in fashion.
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The Future Is Fabricated: CFDA & Swarovski Foundation’s Pursuit of Sustainable Innovation
During Climate Week in New York City, visionaries from fashion and science explored how creativity can reshape materials, industries, and our shared future.
Colm Dillane’s First Book, “The Misadventures of KidSuper,” is Out!
The designer distills his signature mix of humor, hustle, and heart into a Rizzoli book about imagination, process, and creative pursuit.
A$AP Rocky Is CFDA’s 2025 Fashion Icon
The American rapper and actor will receive the honor at the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards presented by Amazon Fashion in New York City.
Fashion Girls for Humanity Rallies Support for LA Wildfire Relief
The nonprofit mobilizes funds for schools and arts organizations impacted by recent fires in Altadena and Pacific Palisades.
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.
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.