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The Council of Fashion Designers of America, Inc. (CFDA) is a not-for-profit trade association of America’s foremost fashion and accessory designers.
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“There’s nothing more important right now than human connections, good food, friends, and joy,” #CFDAMember @gabrielahearst said last night at Bar Oliver, addressing a high-fashion crowd that included designers, industry friends, and notables such as Wesley Schultz of #TheLumineers, Oz Pearlman, and Colombian superstar #NanpaBásico. “And so,” she added, “if we can have all that today, I would be very, very pleased.” Consider this a mission accomplished. The cocktail, with the CFDA, was fabulous. The crowd also included Daniella Kallmeyer, Edmundo Castillo, Glenda Bailey, Maria Cornejo, Batsheva Hay, Camilla Nickerson, Edvin Thompson, Prabal Gurung, Sander Lak, Ashlynn Park, Elie Tahari, Emily Smith, and Lizzie Fortunato. Link in bio for more. 📷: @bfa
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The CFDA and OpenAI hosted a “Dev Day” event to announce the AI Developers participating in the Innovation Hub program and introduce the six CFDA members selected to join the program. Each designer is paired with a developer to collaborate on an AI-focused project designed to support their creative and business operations. Participating CFDA members brands are @aliceandolivia , @araksofficial , @publicschoolnyc , @rebeccaminkoff , @simkhai , and @toryburch . The AI Developers are @alta , Curbon, @cadenova_ai , @o.studio.design , @openstudiohq , and @raspberryai_fashion . Over the next four months, members and developers will receive mentorship and grant support from #OpenAI as they develop and execute pilot projects exploring the future of AI in fashion. Head to link in bio for more.
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Today, @tiffanyandco and CFDA kicked off the second cycle of the Tiffany & Co. x CFDA Jewelry Designer Award, a program dedicated to elevating the next generation of American jewelry designers. Building on the momentum of its inaugural year, the 2026–2027 cycle also introduces the Tiffany x CFDA Jewelry Design Scholar Award, a dedicated $25,000 scholarship and summer internship for an early-career jewelry design student. “The Tiffany & Co. x CFDA Jewelry Designer Award marks a meaningful expansion of what this program represents — not just for emerging designers, but for students at the very start of their creative journey,” CFDA President and CEO @stevenkolb said. Head to our link in bio for more and how to apply. 💎 Pictured: The 2026-2027 Tiffany & Co. x CFDA Jewelry Designer Award Selection Committee members, from left to right, features Lynn Yaeger, Jameel Mohammed, and Rajni Jacques; Karla Martinez de Salas, Bethann Hardison, and Frank Everett, and Nathalie Verdeille, Andrew Bolton, and Gabrielle Union.
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Designers, Take Note! The Application to become a #CFDAMember is open now through June15, 2026. CFDA Membership is highly selective and designed to recognize exceptional talent and influence. Head to link in bio for the criteria to apply and more. Pictured: CFDA Members Rachel Scott of Diotima and Henry Zankov of Zankov. 📷 : @bfa
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The theme of this year’s Met Gala, “Fashion is Art,” offered a subtle nod to the spring Costume Institute exhibition, “Costume Art.” To interpret this idea, Friend of the CFDA @jamesafrazier looked to @daveedbaptiste , the second winner of the Frazier Family Foundation x Empowered Vision Award, for his look that night. “I wanted the look to engage the theme by treating fashion as art on the body — not just as decoration, but a way of carrying form, movement, and narrative,” Frazier said. “The Met Gala brings together fashion, art, culture, media, and influence like no other event, and having the Empowered Vision Award recipient represented there is incredibly meaningful.” We followed the process from sketch to suit and spoke to both Frazier and Baptiste along the way. Head to our link in bio for the full story. Photos: Met Gala by @bfa ; BTS by @mangomaat
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Keke Palmer made her way up the Met’s steps in a fiery red Prabal Gurung dress. Zac Posen brought along Kendall Jenner in a dramatic GapStudio dress he designed. Tory Burch looked resplendent with Laufey and Camila Morrone by her side - in Tory Burch, natch. Monday’s Costume Institute Benefit - aka Met Gala for most - featured many such American moments. Click through for CFDA looks of the night and head to our link in bio for more great American style. 📷: @bfa
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Don’t be ridiculous…everybody wants this. Anne Hathaway stuns in a custom Michael Kors Collection black mikado strapless gown with the designer and #CFDAmember on the #MetGala carpet. 📷: @gettyimages
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What’s better than a #CFDAMember moment on a red carpet? Two CFDA moments - at once! Lauren Sánchez Bezos, an honorary chair of the evening, stepped on the Met Gala carpet in a navy blue dress by @danielroseberry for @schiaparelli , which she accessorized with stunning @lorraineschwartz 60 carat diamond and pearl drop earrings and a 35 carat Marquise Golconda diamond ring 💎 📷: @bfa
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May 1 is International Workers’ Day. Today - and every day - the CFDA recognizes the factories, workers, and teams who power American fashion, as well as the creativity and craftsmanship of designers and artisans. Thank you 🧵 🪡 Pictured: A man hauls clothing racks along the sidewalk in the Garment District, New York, August 30, 1979. (Photo by Allan Tannenbaum/Getty Images)
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What’s the oldest thing in your closet? The CFDA eBay and The Circularity Project came together at the Ritz NoMad to discuss what changes when we design a 2nd, 3rd, 4th life into our garments. @cfda @ebay @the.circularity.project @bazaarbar @ritzcarltonnewyorknomad @joseandresgroup @chefjoseandres
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From Beyoncé to Pharrell, Western-wear has found a new life across fashion and music. #CFDAMember @nickfouquet has quietly helped define that shift, shaping the role of headwear within it. His approach —rooted in lived experience and guided by intuition rather than trend—continues to redefine the role of hats within contemporary fashion. In the process, he has cultivated a tribe centered, he said, around “Strong individualism. Eccentricity. A willingness to stand out. People who are more adventurous.” Head to our link in bio to get a glimpse into Fouquet’s imagination, instinct, the language of hats, and more. 📷: Spencer Showalter
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Last week, the CFDA hosted the second Roundtable Series in partnership with @ebay and @the.circularity.project . The theme was “Care, Repair, and Technology,” featuring experts discussing how care and repair practices can drive longevity, reduce waste, and create lasting value. Head to link in bio for highlights from the conversations. A special thank you to @bazaarbar dayssi.ok @ritzcarltonnewyorknomad @joseandresgroup @chefjoseandres 📷: @bfa.com
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