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NYC garment industry receives boost with 1.7 million dollar Local Production Fund

New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), in partnership with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), has announced the continuation of its Fashion Manufacturing Initiative (FMI) with the launch of a new Local Production Fund, backed by a combined 1.7 million dollar investment. The fund is designed to support New York...

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Analysis: Financial health of independent designers threatened by Saks Global's restructuring

Last week, an unprecendented movement had begun in the fashion world. The leaders of the four main international industry organisations sent an open letter to Saks Global's CEO, Geoffroy van Raemdonck, urging him to guarantee payment of outstanding invoices to independent and emerging designers as part of the retailer's judicial restructuring....

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Global fashion organisations call for Saks Global to support emerging talent

A coalition of leading fashion bodies is calling for safeguards to protect emerging designers amid Saks Global’s ongoing restructuring. In a joint letter obtained by WWD, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), British Fashion Council (BFC), Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI) and Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode...

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Carolina Herrera backs 30th edition of CFDA Scholarship Programme

US luxury label Carolina Herrera has partnered with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) to support the 30th anniversary edition of the organisation’s scholarship programme. The brand announced the partnership on Instagram, where it revealed, together with the CFDA Women in Design Scholarship, that two Bachelor of Fine Arts fashion...

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Expansion, evolution and ethical reframing at NYFW AW26

New York Fashion Week's Autumn/Winter 2026 season has officially come to an end, kicking off during a period of reflection, introspection, and redefinition for American fashion. Running from February 11 to February 16, this season of NYFW saw several noteworthy debuts and returning designers present their AW26 collections on the official Council...

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CFDA and OpenAI launch Innovation Hub to develop AI solutions for fashion

The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has teamed up with OpenAI on a two-year initiative that looks to bring AI tool builders together with CFDA members, with the goal of driving creativity and growth across the industry. As part of the partnership, the duo have launched the Innovation Hub, described as a “designer-centric approach...

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Bad Binch TongTong named winner of Genesis/CFDA 2026 AAPI grant

The third winner of the CFDA Genesis House AAPI Design and Innovation Grant has been revealed. This year, Terrence Zhou the designer behind Bad Binch TongTong was named as the recipient of the programme, created to support emerging AAPI talent through financial support and mentoring. Zhou presented his collection during a private event at...

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Video: Sami Miró at CES 2026 on circular design and emerging technologies in fashion

CFDA member Sami Miró, the visionary creative director and founder of the highly successful upcycled brand Sami Miro Vintage, took a prominent stage at CES 2026 to delve into the critical nexus of circular design and emerging technologies. Her presentation was a forward-thinking exploration centered on how a suite of advanced tools can serve as...

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NYFW: All the debuts and returnees for the AW26 season

The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has unveiled the preliminary schedule for New York Fashion Week AW26, due to run February 11 to February 16. The week is marked by notable debuts and returning brands, which sit alongside the more than 60 runway shows and designer presentations on the roster. Rachel Scott for Proenza Schouler...

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CFDA and Ralph Lauren launch grant programmes to support US manufacturing

The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has teamed up with Ralph Laurent to launch two grant programmes designed to bolster the US manufacturing industry. With additional funding support from the New York State Department of State, the CFDA x NY Forward Grant Fund will provide grants to designers and manufacturers based in New York...

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CFDA bans fur at New York Fashion Week

New York Fashion Week has joined the growing ranks of industry events banning fur from their platforms. The news was confirmed by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), which said the decision was made to encourage American designers to rethink the industry’s impact on animals. The ban will come into effect at the September 2026...

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Ashlynn Park named CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund winner

Ashlynn Park, the designer behind the New York brand Ashlyn, has been named the winner of this year’s CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund (CVFF). The announcement was made at a dedicated dinner celebrating the initiative, hosted by Isha Ambani, Zac Posen, Anna Wintour and Chloe Malle. Park will receive a monetary award of 300,000 dollars. The two runners-up...