CFDA and Ralph Lauren Commit to Domestic Innovation and Workforce Training with Landmark Manufacturing Funds

When the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and Ralph Lauren team up, it’s rarely just about the clothes. In 2026, the real luxury is resilience. In a move to shield the “Made in USA” label from global supply chain volatility and rising tariffs, the duo has launched a dual-grant initiative to modernize the … Read more

Innovation, Heritage, and High Stakes: The Second Annual CFDA + Genesis AAPI Design Grant

In a world where fashion constantly strives for the “next big thing,” it’s refreshing when creativity is given the space to flourish alongside heritage and cultural storytelling. Enter the second annual CFDA | Genesis House AAPI Design + Innovation Grant, a competition that perfectly blends innovation with deep cultural roots, showcasing the power of Asian … Read more

CFDA 2023: A Night of Glamour, Innovation, and Fashion Icons

Catherine Holstein of KHAITE Named American Womenswear Designer of the Year and Willy Chavarria Named American Menswear Designer of the Year. The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) celebrated the winners and honorees of the 2023 CFDA Fashion Awards presented by Amazon Fashion. CFDA Chairman Thom Browne welcomed honorees, nominees, and guests with opening … Read more

Web3 era: How CFDA ans McLaren usher luxury brands into the metaverse

The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) announced its entry into web3 and first-ever metaverse and NFT partnership and educational program alongside a best-in-class coalition of digital creatives and thought leaders. With creative consultancy 5Crypto, CFDA will work with The Sandbox and Polygon Studios to establish a web3 blueprint for American fashion in the metaverse with a mission to … Read more

Tom Ford succeeds CFDA’s current Chairwoman Diane von Furstenberg

    Tom Ford to further the voice of American Fashion and its designers as the Chairman of The Council of Fashion Designers Of America. The Council of Fashion Designers of America announced that award-winning fashion designer, film director, screenwriter, and film producer Tom Ford will be the next Chairman of the CFDA, effective June, … Read more

The winners of the 2018 CFDA Fashion Awards are in! Find out who is the recipient of CFDA’s first Influencer Award

  The 2018 CFDA Fashion Awards, in partnership with Swarovski for the 17th year, were hosted by Issa Rae on June 4, at the Brooklyn Museum. Each June, the international fashion community honors the best and brightest in American design at the CFDA Fashion Awards. Founded in 1981, they are the highest honor in fashion … Read more