Dear CFDA Supporters and Members,

As we kick off 2024, we are grateful for the strides made by the CFDA last year, showcasing our leadership in fashion through partnerships, initiatives, and events.

Our commitment to creativity, diversity, and sustainability shines through scholarship programs, professional development, and New York Fashion Week. Collaborative efforts with industry partners reinforce our role in shaping the future of fashion, providing support for emerging talents, established designers, and our Members.

In 2023, CFDA’s DEI work connected diverse talents, executed the NextGen of Fashion Tech Innovators Program, and extended initiatives nationwide. Program Strategies emphasized sustainability, unveiling the Sustainable Strategies Committee, and celebrating a decade of supporting NYC’s fashion manufacturing through FMI. Membership and Designer Relations established a new Membership Advisory Group. Prioritizing students, $380,000 in scholarships were provided. Corporate Partnerships thrived, completing our second year with Amazon Fashion, welcoming new partners such as Shop With Google, and introducing the Friends of the CFDA initiative. Fashion Week Initiatives achieved revenue milestones, showcasing 69 NYFW runway shows and expanding the CFDA NYFW Travel Fund. Notable accomplishments in Events and Special Projects included diverse events with Gracie Mansion and the successful presentation of the CFDA Fashion Awards presented by Amazon Fashion.

In 2024, we look forward to nurturing a more purposeful community, addressing essential membership needs, and furthering our commitment to the growth and evolving needs of the industry.

Thank you for your support and dedication to the CFDA’s mission.

Wishing you a prosperous New Year!

Warm regards,

Steven Kolb

CEO of the CFDA