The council of fashion designers of america

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In Oscar de la Renta
…served as president of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) from 1973 to 1976 and 1986 to 1988, and in 1990 the CFDA gave him its Lifetime Achievement Award. He became the first American designer to be awarded a major post at a French couture house when in…

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…in 2000 and received the Council of Fashion Designers of America International Award in 2004.
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What does the Council of Fashion Designers of America do?

The Council of Fashion Designers of America, Inc. (CFDA) is a not-for-profit trade association founded in 1962, whose membership consists of 477 of America's foremost womenswear, menswear, jewelry and accessory designers. The mission of the CFDA is to strengthen the impact of American fashion in the global economy.

What is the Council of Fashion Designers of America awards?

The CFDA Fashion Awards is an organized event created by the Council of Fashion Designers of America. They honor and showcase the excellence in fashion design in America. It has been called "the Oscars of fashion".

How do you become a member of CFDA?

Membership in the CFDA is by election and invitation-only. Candidates for Membership must be of recognized ability, standing and integrity and must be actively engaged in creative fashion design. The process for Admissions takes place annually each spring.

Where are the CFDA Fashion Awards?

The 2022 CFDA Fashion Awards in Partnership with Amazon Fashion will take place on Monday, November 7, at Cipriani South Street at Casa Cipriani in Manhattan.