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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 Accessories 1994, 1994

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.303
Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence and a booklet for the accessories sourcing for CFDA designers.

Dates: 1994

CFDA Advertisements 1981-1982, 1981-1982

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.193
Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence, invoices, invitations, and a copy of Cosmetics magazine.

Dates: 1981-1982

CFDA Advertising and Tickets 1978 "Broadway's in Fashion", 1978

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.160
Scope and Contents

This folder contains invitations and 3 show programs.

Dates: 1978

CFDA Agreement HMH Communication 1981-1982, 1981-1982

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.194
Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence, minutes of the meeting at the showroom of Bill Blass, a copy of the agreement between the CFDA and HMH communications,

Dates: 1981-1982

CFDA AIDS Benefit 1990, 1990

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.293
Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence and contracts for the AIDS benefit.

Dates: 1990

CFDA American Ballet 1966, 1966

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.48
Scope and Contents

This folder contains show schedules and correspondence.

Dates: 1966

CFDA American Ballet 1966, 1966

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.49
Scope and Contents

This folder contains show programs, drafts, and correspondence

Dates: 1966

CFDA American Ballet 1966, 1966

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.50
Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence.

Dates: 1966

CFDA American Ballet 1966, 1966

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.51
Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence and members lists.

Dates: 1966

CFDA American Ballet 1966, 1966

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.52
Scope and Contents

This folder contains members lists, show schedules, and rsvp lists.

Dates: 1966