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 Programs Through the Years 1963-1981, 1963-1981
This folder contains press releases and several show programs from various years.
CFDA Release after the award January 15 1982, 1982
This folder contains a press release.
CFDA Releases 1965, 1965
This folder contains press releases and a press clipping.
CFDA Releases 1978-1979, 1978-1979
This folder contains correspondence, ticket purchase invoices, advertisement contracts, and members lists.
CFDA Releases 1981, 1981
This folder contains press releases and members lists.
CFDA Releases 6/18/1965, 1965
This folder contains press releases.
CFDA Requests for Membership Jan 10, 1984, 1984
This folder contains correspondence, press clippings, and 2 brochures from Sea Goddess Cruises.
CFDA Sep 7, 1966 Meeting, 1966
This folder contains minutes for the meeting at the offices of Norman Norell.
CFDA Series, 1944-2000, 1944-2000
This series contains press materials, photographs, correspondance and miscellaneous ephemera related to the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
CFDA Show Worlds Fair 5/25/1964, 1964
This folder contains correspondence, show schedules, show programs, press clippings, and press releases.