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 Jan 14th Invitations 1981, 1981
This folder contains members lists, press contact lists, and press releases for the CFDA award winners including Yves Saint Laurent for International Honors.
CFDA July List and Answers 1982, 1982
This folder contains returned ballots.
CFDA Jury Invitations 1982-1983, 1982-1983
This folder contains jury invitations and envelopes.
CFDA Kamali Material 1983, 1983
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.
CFDA Lambert CFDA Files to be Scanned, 1944-1979, CFDA winners, 1944-1979
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.
CFDA List of Nominees/ Addresses and Phones 1981, 1981
This folder contains members lists.
CFDA Lists, 1980-1981, 1980-1981
This folder contains correspondence and a members list.
CFDA Lists All Years Also Programs, 1964-1966, 1964-1966
This folder contains CFDA members lists, press clippings, and fashion show schedules and programs.
CFDA Lists, undated
This folder contains an undated CFDA members list.
CFDA Luncheon 1973, 1973
This folder contains correspondence, members list, and reception details.