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 Luncheon May 1970, 1970
This folder contains correspondence about the luncheon in honor of Adolph S. Cavallo. Included are members lists and notes made of who can and cannot attend.
CFDA Mailing of CFDA Press Kit 1985, 1985
This folder contains correspondence, a Patricia Underwood biography, and a press release.
CFDA Meeting 6/14/66 at the Four Seasons, 1966
This folder contains correspondence and syndicate lists.
CFDA Meeting 8/31/1965, 1965
This folder contains correspondence, minutes for meeting at Four Seasons, and member rsvp cards.
CFDA Meeting and Lunch Oct 29, 1979, 1979
This folder contains invoices, show schedule for the Olympic Games fashion show, show programs, members lists, and press releases.
CFDA Meeting and Luncheon May 10, 1977, 1977
This folder contains correspondence, minutes of meeting at the Oscar De La Renta showroom, members lists, the minutes of the meeting at the Four Seasons, press clippings, press releases, and lists of press contacts.
CFDA Meeting and Luncheon May 16, 1975, 1975
This folder contains members lists, correspondence, minutes of meeting at the Four Seasons, invoices, and press clippings.
CFDA Meeting April 18, 1991, 1991
This folder contains correspondence, press clippings, and minutes for the meeting for the Educational Foundation for the Fashion Industries.
CFDA Meeting April 24 and Luncheon May 22 1974, 1974
This folder contains members lists, correspondence and minutes for the meeting at the Four Seasons Restaurant.
CFDA Meeting April 25, 1990, 1990
This folder contains minutes for the meeting at the Carolyne Roehm Showroom.