Scholarships
Championing American Fashion
The Council of Fashion Designers of America is a not-for-profit trade association founded in 1962 whose membership consists of America’s foremost womenswear, menswear, jewelry and accessory designers.
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In My Bag: Coach
New York Fashion Week
View the Official NYFW Bridal April 2026 Schedule
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Veronica Beard Collaborates with Paris Artist Thomas Lélu
New York Fashion Week
Nicola Brognano’s New York State of Mind at 7 For All Mankind
Programs
CFDA’s Professional Development programming provides Members with relevant, practical information to operate their businesses more effectively, while also helping them to gain valuable insights and develop strategy for growth.
Resources
Resources
Sustainability Resource Hub
An open access knowledge-sharing platform designed for exploring fashion strategies-centered tools and storied information.
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Supply Chain & Manufacturing
CFDA’s hub across local manufacturing, supply chain and production resources.
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Materials Hub
An open-access resource dedicated to assisting the fashion industry in discovering and connecting with key innovators, vendors, and resources across fashion’s global material sourcing community.
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Members
To be a member of the CFDA is to belong to an esteemed group of America’s foremost fashion, jewelry, eyewear and accessory designers.
News
News & Insights
Membership
In My Bag: Coach
New York Fashion Week
View the Official NYFW Bridal April 2026 Schedule
Veronica Beard Collaborates with Paris Artist Thomas Lélu
Lélu added his signature irreverent play of words to the brand’s Spring 2026 capsule celebrating the Spring Forward campaign.
Nicola Brognano’s New York State of Mind at 7 For All Mankind
The creative director's debut at New York Fashion Week signaled a renewed commitment to American heritage, democratic luxury, and the cultural energy of our city.
How CFDA Designers Made Their Mark at the Actor Awards
Demi Moore, Teyana Taylor, Kirsten Dunst and Sarah Ramos were among the actors choosing American fashion for the red carpet..
Carolyn Bessette's Love Story with Selima Optique's "The Aldo"
Selima Salaun’s original prototype for “The Aldo” sunglasses will be on display at Eyecon in New York from March 6-8.
Fashion Calendar
The Fashion Calendar is the premier event resource for fashion, beauty, media, and culture.
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New York Fashion Week
The CFDA solely owns and organizes the Fashion Calendar and Official New York Fashion Week Schedule.
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Our Mission
The Council of Fashion Designers of America strengthens the impact of American fashion globally by amplifying creative excellence, business longevity, and positive impact.
Partners & Supporters
Our Strategic Partnerships Group is a community of high profile businesses which creates custom programming that meets their needs and provides value to CFDA members.
American Apparel & Footwear Association
Afterpay
American Express
Coach
DHL
Fashion League
Fitbit
Google
Kenneth Cole
Launch Metrics
American Apparel & Footwear Association
Afterpay
American Express
Coach
DHL
Fashion League
Fitbit
Google
Kenneth Cole
Launch Metrics
MAC
Nordstrom
NYC EDC
Champagne Perrier Joet
Ralph Lauren
Swarvoski Foundation
Theory
UGG
MAC
Nordstrom
NYC EDC
Champagne Perrier Joet
Ralph Lauren
Swarvoski Foundation
Theory
UGG
MAC
Nordstrom
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