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 Washington Show Sep 30, 1968, 1968
This folder contains member lists, press clippings, correspondence, and show schedules.
CFDA Washington Show, undated
This folder contains correspondence and show schedules.
CFDA Worlds Fair Correspondence, Releases 1964 Jan-June, 1964
This folder contains correspondence, press clippings, memos, and press releases.
CFDA Worlds Fair Correspondence, Releases 1964 July-Dec, 1964
This folder contains correspondence, show schedules, and press releases.
CFDA/ANTA Checks Returned for Ads and Tickets 1971, 1971
This folder contains correspondence, press releases, and member rsvp cards.
CFDA/ANTA Letters and Contracts of Cancelled shows 1971, 1971
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.
Cincinnati Show Feb 27, 1969, 1969
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.
Cincinnati Show Feb 27, 1969, 1969
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.
Cincinnati Show March 7, 1968, 1968
This folder contains press clippings, correspondence, and invoices.
Congressional Bills, Official Docs, 1963-1965, 1963-1965
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.