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Council of Fashion Designers of America

The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) is a not-for-profit trade association that owns and organises the official New York Fashion Week schedule. Founded in 1962 by publicist Eleanor Lambert, the organisation today has a membership of more than 450 designers.

Council of Fashion Designers of America
Fashion Week

Op-Ed | NYFW: Stop the Negativity

It’s time for the fashion industry to stop fixating on what’s wrong with New York Fashion Week and start embracing new ideas that can take us forward, argues Ed Filipowski.

Fashion Week

Op-Ed | NYFW: Stop the Negativity

It’s time for the fashion industry to stop fixating on what’s wrong with New York Fashion Week and start embracing new ideas that can take us forward, argues Ed Filipowski.


Fashion Week

Op-Ed | Rethinking New York Fashion Week

Facing an exodus of top labels like Thom Browne, Proenza Schouler, Rodarte and Altuzarra, New York Fashion Week needs to change on several levels, argues Eugene Rabkin.

Fashion Week

Op-Ed | Rethinking New York Fashion Week

Facing an exodus of top labels like Thom Browne, Proenza Schouler, Rodarte and Altuzarra, New York Fashion Week needs to change on several levels, argues Eugene Rabkin.


Sustainability

Social Goods | Stella McCartney to Use Ocean Recycled Plastic, Fashion's Glass Ceiling

This week, Stella McCartney partners with Parley for the Oceans, while this year's CFDA Fashion Awards raises questions about gender equality in the industry.

Sustainability

Social Goods | Stella McCartney to Use Ocean Recycled Plastic, Fashion's Glass Ceiling

This week, Stella McCartney partners with Parley for the Oceans, while this year's CFDA Fashion Awards raises questions about gender equality in the industry.


News & Analysis

At the CFDA Awards, a Call to Action

Politics were top of mind at the fashion industry’s annual ceremony on Monday night, where a diverse set of individuals, from Raf Simons to Gloria Steinem, were honoured.

News & Analysis

At the CFDA Awards, a Call to Action

Politics were top of mind at the fashion industry’s annual ceremony on Monday night, where a diverse set of individuals, from Raf Simons to Gloria Steinem, were honoured.


News & Analysis

CFDA to Honour Franca Sozzani and Rick Owens

The upcoming CFDA Fashion Awards will see Owens receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, while the late Vogue Italia editor will be honoured with the Fashion Icon Award.

News & Analysis

CFDA to Honour Franca Sozzani and Rick Owens

The upcoming CFDA Fashion Awards will see Owens receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, while the late Vogue Italia editor will be honoured with the Fashion Icon Award.


News & Analysis

News Bites | John Elliott Takes Collection to Paris, Prabal Gurung to Show Resort in Berlin

In today's News Bites, John Elliott on the business strategy behind his move to Paris next season, while Prabal Gurung prepares to show Resort in Berlin.

News & Analysis

News Bites | John Elliott Takes Collection to Paris, Prabal Gurung to Show Resort in Berlin

In today's News Bites, John Elliott on the business strategy behind his move to Paris next season, while Prabal Gurung prepares to show Resort in Berlin.


Sustainability

Social Goods | CFDA Challenges Immigration Laws, H&M’s Global Change Award

This week, the CFDA issues a report calling for US immigration reform, while H&M sees “Grape Leather” jackets as the future of sustainable fashion.

Sustainability

Social Goods | CFDA Challenges Immigration Laws, H&M’s Global Change Award

This week, the CFDA issues a report calling for US immigration reform, while H&M sees “Grape Leather” jackets as the future of sustainable fashion.


News & Analysis

CFDA Challenges Costly, Complicated US Immigration System

A new report outlining the US fashion industry's key immigration concerns has called for the reform of a system that currently prohibits businesses from attracting and retaining 'essential' foreign talent.

News & Analysis

CFDA Challenges Costly, Complicated US Immigration System

A new report outlining the US fashion industry's key immigration concerns has called for the reform of a system that currently prohibits businesses from attracting and retaining 'essential' foreign talent.


News & Analysis

News Bites | Franca Sozzani, Gloria Steinem and Demna Gvasalia to be honoured at the 2017 CFDA Fashion Awards

In today's News Bites, the trade organization announces the nominees and honourees for its annual ceremony in June. 

News & Analysis

News Bites | Franca Sozzani, Gloria Steinem and Demna Gvasalia to be honoured at the 2017 CFDA Fashion Awards

In today's News Bites, the trade organization announces the nominees and honourees for its annual ceremony in June. 


Fashion Week

Let's Reimagine 'Fashion Month'

With more and more designers showing beyond the traditional womenswear weeks and experimenting with new presentation formats, what does the future hold for 'fashion month'?

Fashion Week

Let's Reimagine 'Fashion Month'

With more and more designers showing beyond the traditional womenswear weeks and experimenting with new presentation formats, what does the future hold for 'fashion month'?