What COP30 Means for the Future of Fashion
How fashion made its mark at the world’s biggest climate conference — and what COP30 signals for the next era of responsible design.
Industry Insights
Keep up-to-date with all the latest news from the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
Designing Out Waste from Runway Shows and Presentations
Industry leaders joined the CFDA, eBay, and The Circularity Project for a conversation on reimagining the runway through circularity, resource sharing, and responsible design.
How Fashion Designers Can Harness the Power of Generative AI
Generative AI can revolutionize the industry's operations and customer engagement, streamlining the product design process based on specific parameters and consumer preferences.
Stitching a Sustainable Fashion Future on the Runway and Beyond
Emerging voices and independent labels reimagine fashion’s path forward, driving real, bold, and fashionable impact.
Harnessing AI for Creative and Business with OpenAI
OpenAI and CFDA showed how AI can enhance creativity and cut costs in fashion.
From Past to Present: The Power of Vintage and Resale
Nicole Richie and Sarah Davis on how resale contributes to the cultural and environmental value of fashion and why authenticity matters more than ever.
Brand Value and Integrity, How Resale Can Enhance Your Image
Olivia Cheng, Ben Hemminger, and Rachel Molina on how resale can enhance, not dilute, a brand’s prestige when approached strategically.
Resale and Tech: How Tech and Innovation is Reshaping the Circular Economy
Nancy Rhodes, Rabecca Maffei and Natasha Franck on how digital infrastructure can support scalable circular systems.
Positioning Your Brand as a Luxury Label in Both Primary and Secondary Markets
Sarah Davis, Aditi Mayer, and Jhara Valentini on how brands can retain their luxury positioning and core values while embracing opportunities.
How Resale Complements, Rather Than Competes With New Collections
Sarah Davis, Julie Gilhart and Maya Penn on how the resale market and new collections can thrive in tandem.
From Policy to Practice: California’s SB 707 Enters Next Phase
As California moves forward with its landmark textile legislation, here’s what you need to know.
Introducing CFDA x Fashionphile Series “Responsible Fashion: Designing for Resale”
The CFDA and Fashionphile proudly present a 5-part conversation series featuring fashion industry's leading voices.