
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

Willy Chavarria is Honored at the ACLU NYCLU LGBTQ+ Rights Reception

Theophilio Brings Back Bashment for Caribbean Heritage Month

A Fearless and Feminine Monique Lhuillier Collection

CFDA's Spring 2025 Bi-Annual Membership Meeting and Conversation with Robin Givhan
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.
Stories
Stories

Building For Everyone, An Approach to Inclusive Product Design

Fashion Makes Change: For Women’s Empowerment and Climate Action

Willy Chavarria is Honored at the ACLU NYCLU LGBTQ+ Rights Reception

Theophilio Brings Back Bashment for Caribbean Heritage Month

A Fearless and Feminine Monique Lhuillier Collection
