The countdown begins! We are officially 100 days out from the 2020 Presidential election, and we have partnered with i am a Voter to help amplify their efforts.

I am a Voter is nonpartisan movement that aims to create a cultural shift around voting and civic engagement. Their mission is to make voter identity mainstream, aspirational, and an integral component of how everyone identifies themselves.

In that spirit, we are celebrating the first official Register a Friend Day. Reminding a friend makes them up to two times more likely to vote. The goal? To register 100,000 voters across America.

We are launching a digital campaign that inspires the fashion community to make sure they are registered – and encourage their loved ones are as well. With some help from CFDA members like Maria Cornejo and Jennifer Meyer, along with some familiar fashion faces like Indira Scott and the Suarez Sisters, we are helping getting the word out. Hear why voting is important to them below, and we hope you do the same with your own friends!

Text FRIENDS to 26797 to make sure you are registered to vote. Then tag 5 friends to remind them to do the same. A reminder from a friend makes them up to 2X more likely to vote! #100×100

Ajani Russell & Abriel Gardner

“I want to express my urgency towards voting deliberately in the next election. We need to be intentional with our votes- voting for people that support our ideas, care about our communities and align with our morals,” said Ajani Russell, co-founder of The Skate Kitchen and star of Betty on HBO. “I support the CFDA & I am a Voter on Register a Friend Day. We must do what is in our power to uplift those that are oppressed and marginalized in our country and a great way to start is by registering yourself and a friend.  I think we often underestimate the unifying force that is voting.  It’s crazy all the voter information that is readily available to us once we look for it. We need to take advantage of the knowledge and rights at our disposal to achieve equity and justice in this country.”

Anna Sheffield & Chaise Jericho Dennis

Cynthia Rowley & Kit Keenan

“Kit [Keenan] and I are so happy to support the CFDA & I am a Voter! Be a hero, feel empowered, make your voice heard, and spread the word. Register to vote today!”

Dede Lovelace & Kash Gaines

“The elections are coming up fast and with 3.5 months left, Kash Gaines and I are happy to support the CFDA & I am a Voter on Register a Friend Day. I want to make sure that everyone is prepared to vote. I’m aware some people feel like their vote doesn’t count but for the respect of my ancestors I will. In the words of John Lewis, “I have said this before, and I will say it again. The vote is precious. It is almost sacred. It is the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democracy.”

Devon Lee Carlson & Jesse Rutherford

“Jesse and I are excited to support the CFDA & I am a Voter on Register a Friend Day. It’s important now more than ever to get out to the polls and vote! We have the ability and right to make the changes in the world we want to see. Voting is our responsibility! Today, we are making sure we are registered to vote this November. Go vote!!”

Gigi Goode & Marko Monroe

“I’m Gigi Goode, and this is my Good Judy Marko Monroe! With the election just 100 days away, we are so excited to support the CFDA & I am a voter on Register a Friend Day! We think voting is crucial because right now, this country is in need of the voices of reason and sanity. We, as a community can be those voices, and power by numbers is a very impactful thing when it comes to making a real change! Today, we are triple checking our voter registration status for this coming November. We hope you will grab a friend too!”

Indira Scott

“Hi, it’s Indira Scott and with the 2020 election approaching, I’m thrilled to support the CFDA & I am a Voter on Register a Friend Day. Voting is crucial because it’s your chance to exercise your right to make effective change in our nation on factors that weigh in on yours or somebody else’s daily lives. Factors that include but are not limited to: Reproductive rights, LGBTQIA+ rights, incarceration rights, civil/equality rights, the education system, health care, environmental protection, etc. So please, make sure you are registered to vote and ready to cast your ballot come this election day.”

Jennifer Meyer & Sara Foster

“We have 100 days until Election Day! And this year is no joke! Our voices must be heard! Join me, CFDA and i am a Voter in our mission to register 100,000 voters on this Register A Friend Day. Text FRIENDS to 26797 to make sure you are registered to vote and tag your friends below to remind them to do the same. A reminder from a friend makes them up to 2X more likely to vote!”

Mara Hoffman & Pamela Love

“With the election just 100 days away, Pamela Love and I are excited to support the CFDA & I am a Voter on Register a Friend Day. We think voting is important because it is in the collective that we can bring about change. If you have the power and access to voting, it is your responsibility to do so. You are not just doing it for yourself but for those who are marginalized, oppressed, underserved and disenfranchised. Take your responsibility seriously. Today, we are making sure we are registered to vote this November.”