Council of Fashion Designers of America

The Council of Fashion Designers of America, Inc. (CFDA) is a not-for-profit trade association of America’s foremost fashion and accessory designers.

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AAFA will host our 50th #AmericanImageAwards at Gotham Hall, NYC on April 21! Today, hear from an incredible leader and partner in our important ESG work, Nathaniel Sponsler, accepting 2026 Eco-Steward on behalf of AFIRM Group: https://t.co/BtOJkZPias

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Last night, we were proud to announce a three-year renewal of the @VeronicaBeard x CFDA Creative Futures Scholarship with an intimate dinner to celebrate our shared commitment to investing in the future of American design excellence.

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Bridal, but make it Birkenstock. #CFDAmember Danielle Frankel redefines occasion dressing with a limited-edition capsule rooted in craftsmanship, comfort, and modern romance.

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Meet our ten newly-inducted CFDA Members who now belong to an esteemed group of America’s foremost apparel, jewelry, eyewear and accessory designers.

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For #CFDAmember @CSiriano, fashion has always been a declaration of belonging. His new museum exhibit "Undeniable" celebrates his expansive definitions of American fashion through inclusivity, craftsmanship, and cultural relevance.

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@ToddSnyderNY is taking American menswear off the runway and onto the road. The #CFDAmember designed an exclusive limited-edition @LandRover Defender Collection in partnership with luxury automotive house Balmoral Defender.

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The CFDA is pleased to release the preliminary Official #NYFW Schedule for the fall-winter 2026 season. Rachel Scott’s runway debut for Proenza Schouler will launch the American Collections on Feb. 11, and the week will close on Feb. 16.

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At #CES2026, CFDA member @SamiMiro, explored how circular design and emerging technologies, from AI and material innovation to transparency tool, can transform fashion into a more responsible, regenerative system.

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CFDA member #ZacPosen is Designer of the Year award at the 50th #AmericanImageAwards. The April 21 evening will be emceed by 2023 CFDA Media Award recipient #AlinaCho, with the CFDA Foundation serving as the charitable beneficiary.

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Congratulations to @TeyanaTaylor, our fabulous 2025 #CFDAAwards host, for winning a Golden Globe last night in a custom @Schiaparelli look by #CFDAmember Daniel Roseberry.✨

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Today we announce two initiatives—The CFDA x NY Forward Grant Fund and U.S. Fashion Manufacturing Fund—in partnership with @NYSDOS and @RalphLauren to sustain the Garment District support apparel manufacturers nationwide.

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At the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards, American fashion took center stage with CFDA members shaping the evening’s standout looks through sharp tailoring, confident glamour, and a distinctly modern point of view.

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A New Year’s Note from CFDA’s CEO and President @StevenKolb.

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The Garment District Alliance is seeking qualified partners for Cycle 5 of the Business Development Collaborative. 

📅 Submission Deadline: January 15,

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The selection committee deliberated on the next Empowered Vision Award recipient who will win a grant and mentorship program established to champion emerging Black designers.

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A partnership with A.I. styling app #Alta is providing @ALTUZARRASTUDIO customers with an opportunity to explore, style and try-on holiday looks on their in-app Alta avatar.

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In the archives: the early years of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund. Launched in 2003 to support emerging designers, the Fashion Fund’s earliest years set the tone for everything it would become.

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Gabriela Hearst (@gabrielahearst) unveils first-ever high jewelry with Sotheby’s. The CFDA member curated a personal edit of ten pieces from the sale, reflecting her refined aesthetic and creative design excellence.

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Beginning with New York Fashion Week September 2026, the CFDA will no longer permit animal fur in collections on the Official #NYFW Schedule.

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Daveed Baptiste, Keith Herron, Nana Kwame Adusei, and Edvin Thompson have been selected for the second edition of the Empowered Vision Award.

Read more: https://t.co/9kulz9gGJQ