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.
Social Goods | Kanye's Multiracial Casting, Fast Fashion Waste, Bigger Sample Sizes
This week, the waste generated by fast fashion is causing an environmental crisis, and the CFDA has unveiled its diversity guidelines ahead of New York Fashion Week.
Social Goods | Kanye's Multiracial Casting, Fast Fashion Waste, Bigger Sample Sizes
This week, the waste generated by fast fashion is causing an environmental crisis, and the CFDA has unveiled its diversity guidelines ahead of New York Fashion Week.
New York Fashion Week Adapts to Changing Designer Needs, Business Models
Designers at New York Fashion Week are tweaking their shows and schedules to meet the needs and expectations of digitally engaged consumers.
New York Fashion Week Adapts to Changing Designer Needs, Business Models
Designers at New York Fashion Week are tweaking their shows and schedules to meet the needs and expectations of digitally engaged consumers.
Top Fashion Schools in the USA: A State of Oversupply
American fashion schools are producing more than 2,200 fashion design graduates every year, yet only 23,100 Americans are currently employed as designers. Which schools give their students the best shot at success?
Top Fashion Schools in the USA: A State of Oversupply
American fashion schools are producing more than 2,200 fashion design graduates every year, yet only 23,100 Americans are currently employed as designers. Which schools give their students the best shot at success?
Op-Ed | A New Toolkit for Designers
Designers must integrate software, sensors, processors and new synthetic and biological materials into their toolkit, argues Todd Harple.
Op-Ed | A New Toolkit for Designers
Designers must integrate software, sensors, processors and new synthetic and biological materials into their toolkit, argues Todd Harple.
A Huge Thank You to the BoF Community
A personal message of thanks from Imran Amed to the BoF Community on winning the CFDA Media Award in honour of Eugenia Sheppard.
A Huge Thank You to the BoF Community
A personal message of thanks from Imran Amed to the BoF Community on winning the CFDA Media Award in honour of Eugenia Sheppard.
At CFDA Awards, Fashion Entertainment Put to the Test
This year's ceremony honoured Donna Karan and Norma Kamali, as well as BoF's very own Imran Amed.
At CFDA Awards, Fashion Entertainment Put to the Test
This year's ceremony honoured Donna Karan and Norma Kamali, as well as BoF's very own Imran Amed.
Why American Department Stores Are ‘Broken’
Struggling American department stores still place the biggest orders, but increasingly rely on markdowns to drive foot traffic and sales, resulting in a vicious cycle with ramifications across the industry.
Why American Department Stores Are ‘Broken’
Struggling American department stores still place the biggest orders, but increasingly rely on markdowns to drive foot traffic and sales, resulting in a vicious cycle with ramifications across the industry.
Jonathan Saunders Joins Diane Von Furstenberg as Chief Creative Officer
Five months after closing his eponymous label, the Scottish designer has joined Diane Von Furstenberg as chief creative officer.
Jonathan Saunders Joins Diane Von Furstenberg as Chief Creative Officer
Five months after closing his eponymous label, the Scottish designer has joined Diane Von Furstenberg as chief creative officer.
Op-Ed | The Problem With ‘Buy Now’
Consumer-driven ‘buy now’ strategies can damage fashion brands, argues Pascal Morand, executive president of the Fédération Française de la Couture, du Prêt-à-Porter des Couturiers et des Créateurs de Mode.
Op-Ed | The Problem With ‘Buy Now’
Consumer-driven ‘buy now’ strategies can damage fashion brands, argues Pascal Morand, executive president of the Fédération Française de la Couture, du Prêt-à-Porter des Couturiers et des Créateurs de Mode.
CFDA Awards To Honour Industry Shapers
Alessandro Michele, Donna Karan and BoF's very own Imran Amed are amongst the list of nominees and honorees for this year's edition of the CFDA Awards to be held on June 6th.
CFDA Awards To Honour Industry Shapers
Alessandro Michele, Donna Karan and BoF's very own Imran Amed are amongst the list of nominees and honorees for this year's edition of the CFDA Awards to be held on June 6th.