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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 Jan 14th Invitations 1981, 1981

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.204
Scope and Contents

This folder contains members lists, press contact lists, and press releases for the CFDA award winners including Yves Saint Laurent for International Honors.

Dates: 1981

CFDA July List and Answers 1982, 1982

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.229
Scope and Contents

This folder contains returned ballots.

Dates: 1982

CFDA Jury Invitations 1982-1983, 1982-1983

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.230
Scope and Contents

This folder contains jury invitations and envelopes.

Dates: 1982-1983

CFDA Kamali Material 1983, 1983

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.246
Scope and Contents

This folder contains 7 8x10 black and white photographs and 3 negatives of photos of Norma Kamali and her designs, press clippings, a short biography of Kamali, and correspondence.

Dates: 1983

CFDA Lambert CFDA Files to be Scanned, 1944-1979, CFDA winners, 1944-1979

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.6
Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence, 8 x 10 black and white photographs of designer portraits and ensembles by the designers, and biographies of winning designers. Designers photographed include: Mollie Parnis, Halston, Trigere, David Evans, Calvin Klein, Adrian, Arnold Scaasi, Anna Potok, John Weitz, Thomas Brigance, Sydney Wragge, Bill Blass, and Willi Smith.

Dates: 1944-1979

CFDA List of Nominees/ Addresses and Phones 1981, 1981

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.205
Scope and Contents

This folder contains members lists.

Dates: 1981

CFDA Lists, 1980-1981, 1980-1981

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.187
Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence and a members list.

Dates: 1980-1981

CFDA Lists All Years Also Programs, 1964-1966, 1964-1966

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.28
Scope and Contents

This folder contains CFDA members lists, press clippings, and fashion show schedules and programs.

Dates: 1964-1966

CFDA Lists, undated

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.5
Scope and Contents

This folder contains an undated CFDA members list.

Dates: 1944-2000

CFDA Luncheon 1973, 1973

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.123
Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence, members list, and reception details.

Dates: 1973