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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 Washington Show Sep 30, 1968, 1968

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.91
Scope and Contents

This folder contains member lists, press clippings, correspondence, and show schedules.

Dates: 1968

CFDA Washington Show, undated

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.1
Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence and show schedules.

Dates: 1944-2000

CFDA Worlds Fair Correspondence, Releases 1964 Jan-June, 1964

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Identifier: SC.214.4.29
Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence, press clippings, memos, and press releases.

Dates: 1964

CFDA Worlds Fair Correspondence, Releases 1964 July-Dec, 1964

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.30
Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence, show schedules, and press releases.

Dates: 1964

CFDA/ANTA Checks Returned for Ads and Tickets 1971, 1971

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.113
Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence, press releases, and member rsvp cards.

Dates: 1971

CFDA/ANTA Letters and Contracts of Cancelled shows 1971, 1971

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Identifier: SC.214.4.104
Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence and invoices from designers for the American National Theatre and Academy Program. Companies that either accepted or rejected include, Giorgio Di Sant' Angelo, Oleg Cassini, Elizabeth Arden, Revlon, Anne Klein, and Fogarty-Sunshine.

Dates: 1971

Cincinnati Show Feb 27, 1969, 1969

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Identifier: SC.214.4.99
Scope and Contents

This folder contains the correspondence and misc. paperwork involving the Cincinnati show "The Art of American Fashion." Included is a program from the show as well as invoices regarding the expenses of setting up the show. This includes correspondence in regards to insurance for the clothing shipments for the show. Also included is a show program from the Washington D.C. designer showing.

Dates: 1969

Cincinnati Show Feb 27, 1969, 1969

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.100
Scope and Contents

This folder contains materials in regards to the Cincinnati show "The Art of American Fashion." Three show programs are included as well as correspondence in regards to the show and the University of Cincinnati. Also included is the minutes for the meeting at the Norman Norell showroom on August 25,1969.

Dates: 1969

Cincinnati Show March 7, 1968, 1968

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.92
Scope and Contents

This folder contains press clippings, correspondence, and invoices.

Dates: 1968

Congressional Bills, Official Docs, 1963-1965, 1963-1965

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Identifier: SC.214.4.10
Scope and Contents

This folder contains congressional records of the senate, congressional bills, and notes of revisions in reference to the National Council on the Arts and its establishment.

Dates: 1963-1965