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 American Ballet Releases 1966, 1966
This folder contains correspondence, invitations, program production directions, press releases, and press clippings.
CFDA Annual Meeting 1978, 1978
This folder contains minutes for the meeting at the Four Seasons on May 4, 1978.
CFDA Annual Meeting May 27, 1968, 1968
This folder contains press releases, correspondence, members list, minutes of the meeting at Norman Norell's offices, and meeting rsvps from designers.
CFDA ANTA Committee Lists and Correspondence 1971, 1971
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.
CFDA Applications for membership April 4, 1984, 1984
This folder contains correspondence and press clippings in regards to new members.
CFDA "Art of Fashion" Clippings, 1967-1968, 1967-1968
This folder contains correspondence and press clippings.
CFDA Award 1994, 1994
This folder contains correspondence.
CFDA Award 1982/1983, 1982-1983
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.
CFDA Award Releases 1980-1982, 1980-1982
This folder contains press releases and correspondence in relation to the CFDA award winners.
CFDA Award Winners Bios and Photos 1983, 1983
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.