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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 New Venue Info Aug 22, 1996, 1996

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.312
Scope and Contents

This folder contains a 7th on Sixth fashion show programs.

Dates: 1996

CFDA New York City Ballet 1984, 1984

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.271
Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence, members lists, and a program from the New York City Ballet gala.

Dates: 1984

CFDA New York Times Jan 15, 1985, 1985

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.287
Scope and Contents

This folder contains press clippings.

Dates: 1985

CFDA Newsletters 1990-1991, 1990-1991

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.297
Scope and Contents

This folder contains a newsletter and a press release.

Dates: 1990-1991

CFDA Norell Party Oct 23, 1967, 1967

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.76
Scope and Contents

This folder contains "A Party for Norman" Invitation, party seating chart, correspondence, a press release, and members lists.

Dates: 1967

CFDA Norman Norell Film 1974, 1974

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.136
Scope and Contents

This folder contains a Norman Norell film script, cost sheets, correspondence, and press releases.

Dates: 1974

CFDA NY Public Library Correspondence 1975, 1975

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.143
Scope and Contents

This folder contains press clippings, correspondence, invoices, members lists, contact lists, and member rsvp cards.

Dates: 1975

CFDA Old Members List and New Members Correspondence Thru 1967, 1967

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.78
Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence, code of ethics contract, and members lists from various years.

Dates: 1967

CFDA Pageant of Fashion & the Arts December 29,1963, 1963

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.2
Scope and Contents

This folder contains press releases, show programs, and show schedules for the Pageant of Fashion and the Arts.

Dates: 1963

CFDA Pageant of Fashion & the Arts December 29,1963, 1963

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.21
Scope and Contents

This folder contains press releases, members lists, a pamphlet from the National Cultural Center, 8x10 black and white photographs of ensembles from the show, and a folder of press clippings.

Dates: 1963