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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.

News & Analysis

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

15 June 2020 • By Chantal Fernandez

News & Analysis

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.

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How Amazon Fashion Could Save a Generation of Designers

10 April 2020 • By Vikram Alexei Kansara

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How Amazon Fashion Could Save a Generation of Designers

The deep-pocketed e-commerce giant could use its unrivalled platform to support young designers and connect a universe of independent labels with millions of digital consumers, swiftly establishing itself as one of the world’s top fashion destinations.

A Quick Guide to Financial Support for Small Fashion Businesses

31 March 2020 • By Rachel Deeley

A Quick Guide to Financial Support for Small Fashion Businesses

BoF breaks down the emergency loans, grants and other measures designed to support small businesses suffering from the impact of coronavirus in key fashion markets.

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We Need to Rethink Fashion Month Altogether

6 March 2020 • By BoF Team

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We Need to Rethink Fashion Month Altogether

Uncontrollable forces made the fashion industry shift the way it operates this past month, offering a moment to contemplate some bold changes.

What Happened to New York Fashion?

7 February 2020 • By Chantal Fernandez

What Happened to New York Fashion?

With more absences on the New York Fashion Week calendar than ever before, BoF looks back at a decade of changes and turmoil in America’s fashion capital.

News & Analysis

Tom Ford Will Head Back to LA for Next Runway Show

12 December 2019 • By Chantal Fernandez

12 December 2019 • By Chantal Fernandez

The CFDA chairman is trying to make New York Fashion Week more relevant. Next season his influence will have to be felt from afar.

News & Analysis

Tom Ford Will Head Back to LA for Next Runway Show

The CFDA chairman is trying to make New York Fashion Week more relevant. Next season his influence will have to be felt from afar.