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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 Board Meetings February 9, 1983, 1983

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.242
Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence, lists of new members, and a press release.

Dates: 1983

CFDA Board of Directors 1979-1983, 1979-1983

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.174
Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence, minutes of a meeting at La Cigale, Designer show proposal, copies of press clippings, all information is in relation to the formation of fashion week.

Dates: 1979-1983

CFDA Boston Girls' Club Show March 15, 1966, 1966

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.57
Scope and Contents

This folder contains invitations, correspondence, press releases, invoices, and members lists.

Dates: 1966

CFDA Boston Show Mar 14, 1967, 1967

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.69
Scope and Contents

This folder contains member rsvp cards, show schedules, and correspondence.

Dates: 1967

CFDA Broadway's in Fashion Programs, 1978, 1978

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.162
Scope and Contents

This folder contains member rsvp cards and correspondence.

Dates: 1978

CFDA Bylaws Certificate of Incorporation, 1962, 1962

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.8
Scope and Contents

This folder contains the bylaws and the certificate of incorporation of the CFDA.

Dates: 1962

CFDA Bylaws, undated

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.3
Scope and Contents

This folder contains the CFDA bylaws.

Dates: 1944-2000

CFDA Celebrities 1981, 1981

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.199
Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence.

Dates: 1981

CFDA Certificate of Incorporation 1973, 1973

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.122
Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence and certificate of incorporation.

Dates: 1973

CFDA Cincinnati Fashion Show Feb 16, 1967, 1967

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.4.70
Scope and Contents

This folder contains members lists, press clippings, company brochures, and correspondence.

Dates: 1967