The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and Raive, a leader in building IP safe foundation AI models, is pleased to announce a partnership program aimed at fostering innovation and brand protection within the fashion industry.

This collaboration is geared towards educating the fashion industry on the economic and creative opportunities with AI as well as the safety around IP. As part of the deal, Raive will be working with a select few CFDA members on a beta program, including workshops and 1:1 advising, and educating their teams on how to leverage AI in the fashion industry.

The CFDA, renowned for its commitment to supporting and nurturing American fashion talent, will now leverage Raive’s cutting-edge technology and expertise to empower designers to create, fueled by the power of artificial intelligence.

“To be truly IP safe starts from the infrastructure of the models. We are excited to work hand in hand with the top designers in the industry to enhance creativity, all while protecting the biggest asset for any designer, their intellectual property” Raive Co-founder Sally Shin said. Raive’s proprietary platform utilizes AI cartridges that isolate IP from its base model, allowing for segmentation of how data is built.

“At the CFDA, we are committed to advancing innovation in fashion. Our partnership with Raive underscores this commitment by embracing the potential of AI while protecting our designers’ intellectual property. Together, we are setting a standard for creativity and responsibility, ensuring that our members not only succeed but lead with AI,” Steven Kolb, CEO of the CFDA, said.

As part of the partnership between CFDA and Raive, the company hosted a webinar for its members and industry professionals as well as a pilot program exclusively offered.