Council of Fashion Designers of America
Dates
- Existence: 1962-
Biography
The Council of Fashion Designers of America, Inc. (CFDA) is a not-for-profit trade association, founded in 1962, whose membership consists of nearly 500 of America’s foremost womenswear, menswear, jewelry and accessory designers.
The CFDA Foundation, Inc. is a separate not-for-profit organization, which was created to raise funds for charity and industry activities.
In addition to hosting the annual CFDA Fashion Awards, the trade organization owns the Fashion Calendar and produces New York Fashion Week: Men’s.
Found in 316 Collections and/or Records:
CFDA Clippings 1982-1983, 1982-1983
This folder contains press clippings and a copy of the New York Times magazine.
CFDA Committee and Board Members 1984, 1984
This folder contains correspondence, minutes from the meeting at the Mary McFadden showroom, and lists of officers and board of directors for the CFDA.
CFDA Committee Correspondence 1968, 1968
This folder contains correspondence, list of projects of the CFDA, memos, and members lists.
CFDA Committees and Awards Juries 1981, 1981
This folder contains correspondence and member contact lists.
CFDA Committees and Offices 1966-1968, 1966-1968
This folder contains a show brochure, advertising contract, production outlines, and members contact list.
CFDA Correspondence 1963, 1963
This folder contains correspondence, CFDA members list, minutes of the first foundation meeting of the CFDA, the statement by Eleanor Lambert to the National Council of the Arts, and press clippings.
CFDA Correspondence 1963, 1963
This folder contains correspondence.
CFDA Correspondence 1964, Jan-May, 1964
This folder contains correspondence and industry contacts list.
CFDA Correspondence 1964, Jun-Dec, 1964
This folder contains correspondence, members lists, and press releases.
CFDA Correspondence 1965, 1965
This folder contains correspondence.