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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
News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Are Unpaid Internships Acceptable?

As courts hand down both intern- and employer-friendly decisions, the landscape of unpaid internships is shifting, writes Julie Zerbo.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Are Unpaid Internships Acceptable?

As courts hand down both intern- and employer-friendly decisions, the landscape of unpaid internships is shifting, writes Julie Zerbo.


Fashion Week

A Wait-and-See Approach to NYFW: Men’s

The impact of the inaugural event remains to be seen, but buyers and designers alike are bullish on its potential.

Fashion Week

A Wait-and-See Approach to NYFW: Men’s

The impact of the inaugural event remains to be seen, but buyers and designers alike are bullish on its potential.


Fashion Week

Is a New York Fashion Week for Men Really a Good Idea?

It’s an event that buyers and designers have long clamored for, but it also exposes some pressure points in the industry about the high priority that fashion brands give to the European shows.

Fashion Week

Is a New York Fashion Week for Men Really a Good Idea?

It’s an event that buyers and designers have long clamored for, but it also exposes some pressure points in the industry about the high priority that fashion brands give to the European shows.


News & Analysis

Amazon Fashion, Playing the Long Game

The e-commerce giant — and sponsor of New York’s first-ever men’s fashion week — is determined to crack fashion.

News & Analysis

Amazon Fashion, Playing the Long Game

The e-commerce giant — and sponsor of New York’s first-ever men’s fashion week — is determined to crack fashion.


Fashion Week

Cadillac to Sponsor First-Ever New York Fashion Week for Men

While the New York womens' collections have failed to land a car company to replace longtime title sponsor Mercedes-Benz, Cadillac has signed on to become the first-ever automotive backer of New York Fashion Week: Men’s.

Fashion Week

Cadillac to Sponsor First-Ever New York Fashion Week for Men

While the New York womens' collections have failed to land a car company to replace longtime title sponsor Mercedes-Benz, Cadillac has signed on to become the first-ever automotive backer of New York Fashion Week: Men’s.


News & Analysis

Woolmark Prize Announces Global Nominees

BoF announces the full list of global nominees for the 2015/16 International Woolmark Prize.

News & Analysis

Woolmark Prize Announces Global Nominees

BoF announces the full list of global nominees for the 2015/16 International Woolmark Prize.


Workplace & Talent

Public School Founders Hired as Creatives for DKNY

Donna Karan International announced Wednesday that designers Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne have been hired as creative directors of the DKNY brand.

Workplace & Talent

Public School Founders Hired as Creatives for DKNY

Donna Karan International announced Wednesday that designers Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne have been hired as creative directors of the DKNY brand.


News & Analysis

Fashion Publishing Legend John B. Fairchild Dead at 87

John B. Fairchild died Friday at his Manhattan home after a long illness. He was 87.

News & Analysis

Fashion Publishing Legend John B. Fairchild Dead at 87

John B. Fairchild died Friday at his Manhattan home after a long illness. He was 87.


Workplace & Talent

Role Call | Susan Scafidi, Professor of Fashion Law

Susan Scafidi, professor of fashion law at Fordham Law School, says "never stop learning."

Workplace & Talent

Role Call | Susan Scafidi, Professor of Fashion Law

Susan Scafidi, professor of fashion law at Fordham Law School, says "never stop learning."


News & Analysis

Jeff Bezos Makes Another Push for Amazon Fashion. Will It Work?

Amazon has, in recent years, pushed to enter the world of designer fashion, selling clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories from pricey brands with luxe reputations.

News & Analysis

Jeff Bezos Makes Another Push for Amazon Fashion. Will It Work?

Amazon has, in recent years, pushed to enter the world of designer fashion, selling clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories from pricey brands with luxe reputations.