Industry
Impact
IMPACT supports a more expansive and representative industry through: opening pathways to careers, nurturing creative development, and fostering community across disciplines.
Genesis House AAPI Design + Innovation Grant
This program continues to spotlight the incredible AAPI fashion talent, celebrating heritage and modernity, while providing a platform for designers to redefine fashion’s future through innovation.
CFDA X Google Fashion Equity Fellowship
The grant program connects the leading technology company’s resources and knowledge directly to designers and their brands to support their NYFW collections and showcases.
Industry
Industry Insights
Industry Insights
Industry Insights
The Seaweed Architect: Runa Ray on Material Innovation, Scaling Responsibly, and the Role Designers Play
CFDA & OpenAI Name Innovation Hub AI Developer Finalists and Designer Cohort
The inaugural "Dev Day" event gathered CFDA designers and industry executives, finalist AI builders and participating designers at the Innovation Hub kickoff event.
Extending the Life of Fashion: Care, Repair and Technology
The intimate breakfast conversation, co-hosted by the CFDA, eBay, and The Circularity Project, gathered once again at the Ritz-Carlton New York Nomad's Bazaar Bar for a second session exploring the afterlife of a garment.
A New Era of Retail
The conversation features leaders from Macy’s discussing buyer decision-making, building productive wholesale partnerships, and evaluating DTC performance.