FASHION DESIGNERS OF THE

XXIst CENTURY

Founded in 1962, the CFDA’s initial goals were, and still are, "to further the position of fashion design as a recognized branch of American art and culture, to advance its artistic and professional standards, to establish and maintain a code of ethics and practices of mutual benefit in professional, public, and trade relations, and to promote and improve public understanding and appreciation of the fashion arts through leadership in quality and taste."
The Council of Fashion Designers of America, is a not-for-profit trade association whose membership consists of more than 280 of America's foremost fashion and accessory designers. CFDA Foundation was organized to raise funds for charity and industry activities. CFDA membership is by invitation only. New candidates are recommended by two current CFDA members, and voted in by the Board of Directors annually.