Council of Fashion Designers of America

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: americanimageawards.org/AIA26/Eco26.as…

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. Read more: cfda.com/news/veronica-…

Bridal, but make it Birkenstock. #CFDAmember Danielle Frankel redefines occasion dressing with a limited-edition capsule rooted in craftsmanship, comfort, and modern romance. Read more: cfda.com/news/danielle-…

Meet our ten newly-inducted CFDA Members who now belong to an esteemed group of America’s foremost apparel, jewelry, eyewear and accessory designers. Read more: cfda.com/news/the-cfda-…

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. Read more: cfda.com/news/undeniabl…

@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. Read more: cfda.com/news/todd-snyd…

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. Read more: cfda.com/news/view-the-…

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. Read more: cfda.com/news-and-insig…

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. Read more: cfda.com/news/zac-posen…

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

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. Read more: cfda.com/news/cfda-intr…

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. Read more: cfda.com/news/cfda-memb…

A New Year’s Note from CFDA’s CEO and President @StevenKolb. Read more: cfda.com/news/a-new-yea…

The Garment District Alliance is seeking qualified partners for Cycle 5 of the Business Development Collaborative.  📅 Submission Deadline: January 15, Tap for more: garmentdistrict.nyc/rfps

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. Read more: cfda.com/news/the-final…

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. Read more: cfda.com/news/altuzarra…

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. Read more: cfda.com/news/in-the-ar…

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. Read more: cfda.com/news/gabriela-…

Beginning with New York Fashion Week September 2026, the CFDA will no longer permit animal fur in collections on the Official #NYFW Schedule. Read more: cfda.com/news/cfda-anno…

Daveed Baptiste, Keith Herron, Nana Kwame Adusei, and Edvin Thompson have been selected for the second edition of the Empowered Vision Award. Read more: cfda.com/news/meet-the-…