Social Impact
Social impact at the CFDA is the groundwork for well-rounded, enriched, and equitable programming ranging from data-driven reports and studies, to mentorship and business development programming, to thought-leadership, and more. Encompassing diversity, equity, inclusion, and social responsibility, learn more about current and past initiatives and ways to get involved to help make lasting change.
CFDA Impact
IMPACT identifies, connects, supports, and nurtures Black and Brown creatives and professionals in fashion, furthering CFDA’s mission to advance American fashion by including diverse talent in every facet of the industry’s ecosystem. CFDA launched IMPACT with a talent directory powered by Creatively, the job platform for creatives. Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement to take action and create sustainable change against the social and economic marginalization of Black people, IMPACT addresses the decades-long system of exclusion of Black talent in the industry with hopes to create a blueprint for other industries to follow.
Read the CFDA x Glamour Glass Runway Study
Philanthropy
Philanthropy
Love Ball III
CFDA Social Impact History
Look through the years and discover CFDA’s social impact initiatives uniting the fashion industry, raising funds for communities in need, and bridging the gap between arts and advocacy.
The Beginning of CFDA Foundation
The CFDA officially became two organizations with the creation of the CFDA Foundation.
1994
Fashion Targets Breast Cancer
Fashion Targets Breast Cancer was created by Ralph Lauren and the CFDA to raise funds for breast cancer.
2001
Fashion For America
CFDA, in partnership with Vogue created “Fashion for America” to raise funds for relief efforts after the events of 9/11.
2007
CFDA Health Initiative
The CFDA Health Initiative was created to address the overwhelming concern about the health of models.
2009
15 Year Anniversary of Fashion Targets Breast Cancer
CFDA celebrated the 15th Anniversary of Fashion Targets Breast Cancer. CFDA and Fordham Law School announced the launch of the Fashion Law Institute.
2017
CFDA & FWD.us Launch Immigration Research
The report addresses the impact of immigration policy on the United States’ fashion industry, its role in creating American jobs, and changes needed to bolster the future health of the industry.
2019
CFDA & PVH Briefing on DEI in Fashion
The CFDA and PVH Corp. developed a an industry briefing on diversity and inclusion to bring awareness and start the education around all aspects from abilities and age to gender, race/ethnicity, and sexual orientation.
Stories
Stories
Building For Everyone, An Approach to Inclusive Product Design
Fashion Makes Change: For Women’s Empowerment and Climate Action
Zerina Akers Takes Black Owned Everything to the Next Level with E-Commerce Marketplace
The stylist to the stars is expanding the popular platform into a marketplace and media culture hub.
In Conversation: CFDA Black Advisory Board on IMPACT
Hear from the distinguished members of our Black Advisory Board on their career highlights and the importance of IMPACT.
