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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 Meetings April 16,1980-June 10 1980, 1980

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.189
Scope and Contents

This folder contains minutes for the meeting at the Herbert Kasper showroom, the minutes of the meeting at the Bill Blass showroom, and invoices.

Dates: 1980

CFDA Meetings General Membership 1977, 1977

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.153
Scope and Contents

This folder contains board of directors lists, correspondence, minutes of the meeting at the Herbert Kasper showroom, and the minutes for the meeting at the Four Seasons.

Dates: 1977

CFDA Members 1967-1968, 1967-1968

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.74
Scope and Contents

This folder contains members lists and membership dues invoices.

Dates: 1967-1968

CFDA Members (Coty Winners) 1971, 1971

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.117
Scope and Contents

This folder contains member lists and form for voting.

Dates: 1971

CFDA Members List 1972, 1972

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.121
Scope and Contents

This folder contains a members list and minutes of meeting at the Eleanor Lambert office.

Dates: 1972

CFDA Members List 1978, 1978

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.167
Scope and Contents

This folder contains members lists and meeting business notes.

Dates: 1978

CFDA Members List 1989, 1989

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.290
Scope and Contents

This folder contains a members list.

Dates: 1989

CFDA Membership Correspondence 1979-1980, 1979-1980

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.179
Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence and CFDA committee lists.

Dates: 1979-1980

CFDA Membership Correspondence 1981, 1981

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.209
Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence, press clippings, and members lists.

Dates: 1981

CFDA Membership Dues 1969, 1969

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.96
Scope and Contents

This folder contains invoices and correspondence pertaining to dues for the CFDA. Included is a members list with notes as to which has paid dues and for which years.

Dates: 1969