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CFDA Announces New Initiative to Nurture Black and Brown Talent

22 February 2021 • By Darcey Sergison

22 February 2021 • By Darcey Sergison

CFDA Announces New Initiative to Nurture Black and Brown Talent

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Is Insider Support Still Important to Outsider Designers?

22 February 2021 • By Lauren Sherman

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Is Insider Support Still Important to Outsider Designers?

For independent brands operating outside America’s traditional fashion system, the upheaval of the past year has come with newfound support from traditional gatekeepers. But in a fast-changing fashion market, is this really the path to success?

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The Economic Fallout of Online Fashion Week

16 February 2021 • By Bloomberg

16 February 2021 • By Bloomberg

The global fashion capitals are missing out on more than $600 million as runway shows go digital, hotels sit empty and nightclubs, restaurants and stores remain shut for the second season in a row.

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The Economic Fallout of Online Fashion Week

The global fashion capitals are missing out on more than $600 million as runway shows go digital, hotels sit empty and nightclubs, restaurants and stores remain shut for the second season in a row.

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CFDA and PVH Release Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Study

1 February 2021 • By Lauren Sherman

1 February 2021 • By Lauren Sherman

The findings, based on a survey of more than 1,000 fashion industry professionals, paint a picture of an industry that is taking steps toward equality, but has yet to achieve significant results.

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CFDA and PVH Release Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Study

The findings, based on a survey of more than 1,000 fashion industry professionals, paint a picture of an industry that is taking steps toward equality, but has yet to achieve significant results.

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How Fashion and Beauty Can Better Engage with Black Businesses

7 October 2020 • By Sarah Brown

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How Fashion and Beauty Can Better Engage with Black Businesses

Four months after renewed demands for racial justice hit the fashion and beauty industries, what — beyond symbolic gestures — has been done, and what will it take to make initiatives like the 15 Percent Pledge work?

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Will New York Fashion Week Survive the Pandemic?

18 September 2020 • By Chantal Fernandez and Lauren Sherman

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Will New York Fashion Week Survive the Pandemic?

This strange season’s series of 'shows' made it clearer than ever: the value of New York Fashion Week is up for debate. While still important for some designers, others are opting out and not looking back.

Power Moves | CFDA Names New President, PVH Corp Hires New Chief Human Resources Officer From Nike

13 August 2020 • By Aminah Khan

This week, the Council of Fashion Designers of America promoted CaSandra Diggs to president of its organisation, while PVH Corp named Julie Fuller chief human resources officer.

Power Moves | CFDA Names New President, PVH Corp Hires New Chief Human Resources Officer From Nike

This week, the Council of Fashion Designers of America promoted CaSandra Diggs to president of its organisation, while PVH Corp named Julie Fuller chief human resources officer.

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Black Professionals Petition CFDA Over ‘Hasty Attempts’ to Counter Racism

15 June 2020 • By Chantal Fernandez

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Black Professionals Petition CFDA Over ‘Hasty Attempts’ to Counter Racism

A group of 250 professionals submitted a four-part proposal, named after black designer Patrick Kelly, the first American to be admitted to the Chambre Syndicale du Prêt-à-Porter.

Vogue and the CFDA Set Up Shop on Amazon

14 May 2020 • By Chantal Fernandez

Vogue and the CFDA Set Up Shop on Amazon

Through the fundraising initiative A Common Thread, 20 independent New York brands will begin selling their collections on the e-commerce marketplace as part of an effort to help struggling designers.

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How to Stage a Digital Live Event

5 May 2020 • By Alexandra Mondalek

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How to Stage a Digital Live Event

As sponsorship opportunities dry up and red carpets are on hold for the foreseeable future, moving live events online requires more than a direct translation.