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.
Traditional PR Doesn’t Work Anymore. Here’s What Does.
Designer credits and profiles in glossy magazines don’t move the needle like they once did. Here’s what small and mid-sized brands are doing to build awareness.
Glitz, Glamour & Garbage: Why Fashion Week Needs to Clean Up Its Act
With scrutiny on fashion’s environmental impact mounting, the excess of major fashion weeks is increasingly at odds with the public commitments of major brands to operate more sustainably.
In the Trump Era, Owning American Heritage Is Tricky
'All American' used to be an easy sell. Today, it’s an albatross.
Can Tom Ford Take New York Fashion Week Global?
This week, everyone will be talking about Tom Ford's plans to take New York Fashion Week global, the arrival of new tariffs and Revlon's search for a buyer. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Looking for a Fashion Mentor? Here's Where to Begin
Today’s fashion aspirants must create a lasting career trajectory amid a rapidly changing industry landscape. Finding a mentor early can help.
The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Announces 2019 Finalists
The latest group of emerging American designers — with a range of experience and focus points, from streetwear to sustainability — will compete for mentorship, exposure and cash in the 16th iteration of the program.
Is China Ready for LGBTQI Marketing?
Despite official censorship of LGBTQI content in China, a number of global fashion brands have stepped up to sponsor this year’s Shanghai Pride festival in pursuit of the $300 billion ‘Pink Yuan’.
The Fashion School Graduates: Where Are They Now?
As the industry’s cutthroat job market makes it harder than ever to break in, BoF sits down with fashion graduates who are carving out careers in adjacent fields.
Is Business School Worth it?
For aspiring creative entrepreneurs, business school provides rigorous training for running a business, from production operations to human resources — but not for free. Below, BoF examines the pros and cons of MBA programmes.
How to Get the Most out of Your Fashion Education
BoF’s new Education Council of global fashion industry experts offer their advice to prospective students.