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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 American Ballet Releases 1966, 1966

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.53
Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence, invitations, program production directions, press releases, and press clippings.

Dates: 1966

CFDA Annual Meeting 1978, 1978

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.161
Scope and Contents

This folder contains minutes for the meeting at the Four Seasons on May 4, 1978.

Dates: 1978

CFDA Annual Meeting May 27, 1968, 1968

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.82
Scope and Contents

This folder contains press releases, correspondence, members list, minutes of the meeting at Norman Norell's offices, and meeting rsvps from designers.

Dates: 1968

CFDA ANTA Committee Lists and Correspondence 1971, 1971

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.103
Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence involving the committee members and honorary committee members of the CFDA. Included is correspondence on the 1971 presentation of "Fashion On Stage" and what shows are involved. Also included are members lists.

Dates: 1971

CFDA Applications for membership April 4, 1984, 1984

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.260
Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence and press clippings in regards to new members.

Dates: 1984

CFDA "Art of Fashion" Clippings, 1967-1968, 1967-1968

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.68
Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence and press clippings.

Dates: 1967-1968

CFDA Award 1994, 1994

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.304
Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence.

Dates: 1994

CFDA Award 1982/1983, 1982-1983

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.214
Scope and Contents

This folder contains press releases, 16 8x10 black and white photographs of CFDA award winners, and biographies of Norma Kamali, Perry Ellis, Bill Cunningham, and Antonio Lopez.

Dates: 1982-1983

CFDA Award Releases 1980-1982, 1980-1982

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.181
Scope and Contents

This folder contains press releases and correspondence in relation to the CFDA award winners.

Dates: 1980-1982

CFDA Award Winners Bios and Photos 1983, 1983

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.239
Scope and Contents

This folder contains 26 8x10 black and white photographs pertaining to Perry Ellis, a biography of Perry Ellis, press clippings, press release, 2 photos for Norma Kamali, a photo of Antonio Lopez, 2 photos of pieces by Bill Cunningham, and 2 photos of Karl Lagerfeld and his work at Fendi.

Dates: 1983