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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

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.

Fashion Week

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


China

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’.

China

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’.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


Workplace & Talent

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.

Workplace & Talent

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.


News & Analysis

The CFDA Enters Its Tom Ford Era at 2019 Awards

The American fashion industry’s annual awards ceremony said goodbye to chairwoman Diane von Furstenberg and honoured Jennifer Lopez, Brandon Maxwell, Rick Owens, Eileen Fisher and Carine Roitfeld.

News & Analysis

The CFDA Enters Its Tom Ford Era at 2019 Awards

The American fashion industry’s annual awards ceremony said goodbye to chairwoman Diane von Furstenberg and honoured Jennifer Lopez, Brandon Maxwell, Rick Owens, Eileen Fisher and Carine Roitfeld.


Financial Markets

Topshop's Stunning Collapse Proves No Retailer Is Too Big to Fail

This week everyone will be talking about whether creditors will approve a rescue plan for Topshop parent Arcadia, Revolve's initial public offering and new men's collections from Saint Laurent and Prada. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Financial Markets

Topshop's Stunning Collapse Proves No Retailer Is Too Big to Fail

This week everyone will be talking about whether creditors will approve a rescue plan for Topshop parent Arcadia, Revolve's initial public offering and new men's collections from Saint Laurent and Prada. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


Luxury

Can Carine Roitfeld Become a Brand?

As the ex-Vogue editor looks ahead to her legacy, her secret weapon is her son and heir apparent Vladimir Restoin Roitfeld.

Luxury

Can Carine Roitfeld Become a Brand?

As the ex-Vogue editor looks ahead to her legacy, her secret weapon is her son and heir apparent Vladimir Restoin Roitfeld.