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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 Luncheon May 1970, 1970

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.108
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1970

CFDA Mailing of CFDA Press Kit 1985, 1985

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.286
Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence, a Patricia Underwood biography, and a press release.

Dates: 1985

CFDA Meeting 6/14/66 at the Four Seasons, 1966

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.62
Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence and syndicate lists.

Dates: 1966

CFDA Meeting 8/31/1965, 1965

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.42
Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence, minutes for meeting at Four Seasons, and member rsvp cards.

Dates: 1965

CFDA Meeting and Lunch Oct 29, 1979, 1979

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.178
Scope and Contents

This folder contains invoices, show schedule for the Olympic Games fashion show, show programs, members lists, and press releases.

Dates: 1979

CFDA Meeting and Luncheon May 10, 1977, 1977

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.155
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1977

CFDA Meeting and Luncheon May 16, 1975, 1975

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.140
Scope and Contents

This folder contains members lists, correspondence, minutes of meeting at the Four Seasons, invoices, and press clippings.

Dates: 1975

CFDA Meeting April 18, 1991, 1991

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.300
Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence, press clippings, and minutes for the meeting for the Educational Foundation for the Fashion Industries.

Dates: 1991

CFDA Meeting April 24 and Luncheon May 22 1974, 1974

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.133
Scope and Contents

This folder contains members lists, correspondence and minutes for the meeting at the Four Seasons Restaurant.

Dates: 1974

CFDA Meeting April 25, 1990, 1990

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.295
Scope and Contents

This folder contains minutes for the meeting at the Carolyne Roehm Showroom.

Dates: 1990