The Designers & Agents (D&A) independent trade show and CFDA have a nearly two-decade long collaboration based around the shared goal of supporting and promoting exemplary fashion design talent.

At the upcoming D&A show from Sept.20-22, D&A will generously sponsor CFDA Interim Member Patrick Cupid. The support will help Cupid gain further exposure to fashion retailers that attend the how.

“I am honored and grateful to have been selected for this tremendous opportunity, and very excited to debut the [spring-summer 2025] collection at Designers & Agents – our first official trade show – and right here, in my hometown of New York,” Cupid said.

D &A President added: “Retail partnership is a fundamental component to operating a successful business, and it is more challenging than ever for independent new brands to capture the attention of retailers. We are happy to host Patrick Cupid this season, affording direct access to more than 2,000 D&A attendees, who will have the opportunity to meet the designer and become (more) familiar with his brand.”