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Council of Fashion Designers of America

 Organization

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 Correspondence 1965, 1965

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.36
Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence.

Dates: 1965

CFDA Correspondence 1966, 1966

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.60
Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence.

Dates: 1966

CFDA Correspondence 1967, 1967

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.71
Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence and members lists.

Dates: 1967

CFDA Correspondence 1968, 1968

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.86
Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence, minutes of meeting at the Norman Norell offices, and memos.

Dates: 1968

CFDA Correspondence 1976, 1976

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.138
Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence, minutes of a meeting at the Plaza Hotel, and members list.

Dates: 1976

CFDA Correspondence 1977, 1977

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.151
Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence.

Dates: 1977

CFDA Correspondence 1978, 1978

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.163
Scope and Contents

This folder contains invoices, correspondence, and press releases.

Dates: 1978

CFDA Correspondence 1979, 1979

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.175
Scope and Contents

This folder contains 2 show programs.

Dates: 1979

CFDA Correspondence 1980, 1980

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.184
Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence, press clippings, and brochure for the Young Adult Institute.

Dates: 1980

CFDA Correspondence 1981-1982, 1981-1982

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.201
Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence, press clippings, members lists, minutes from the meeting at the Bill Blass showroom, and press releases in regards to the creation of the CFDA awards.

Dates: 1981-1982