Council of Fashion Designers of America

Project Osmosis Selected As Winner of First-Ever Empower Award by IBM Design

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Information technology, Computing, Companies, IBM

Recently, Osmosis received the inaugural IBM Empower Award aimed at prompting and promoting a pipeline of diverse talent.

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  • Recently, Osmosis received the inaugural IBM Empower Award aimed at prompting and promoting a pipeline of diverse talent.
  • The nationally syndicated television show, America By Design, featured Osmosis and debuted the announcement of their award win.
  • Presented by IBM Design, the Empower Award recognizes diverse design teams and an approach to design that considers the needs, experiences and aspirations of all possible users and audiences.
  • Not everybody has that access and this project nailed it," said Nigel Prentice, Design Director, Digital Growth and Commerce at IBM.

The NAACP x Society Awards 2021 Scholarship Winners Named

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
NAACP Image Awards, Awards, NAACP, Music award, Council of Fashion Designers of America, Culture

b'NEW YORK, May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In 2020, the NAACP Hollywood Bureau and Society Awards partnered to offer the first-ever NAACP xSociety Awards Scholarship.

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  • b'NEW YORK, May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In 2020, the NAACP Hollywood Bureau and Society Awards partnered to offer the first-ever NAACP xSociety Awards Scholarship.
  • The one-time financial scholarship was open to high school seniors who plan to pursue a degree in the arts from an accredited college or university.\nThe NAACP and Society Awards both believe in the value and impact of art and design.
  • The Bureau addresses issues of diversity programming and minority employment in Hollywood and oversees the production of the NAACP Image Awards.
  • Society Awards counts high profile award shows including the Emmy\'s, Golden Globes, MTV Video Music and Movie Awards, CFDA Awards, GLADD Awards, American Music Awards and many others as clients.

Fashwire Partners with the Council of Fashion Designers of America, Donating $1.00 for Every Download to Support the 25th Anniversary of the CFDA Scholarship Program

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Monday, March 1, 2021
Technology, Consumer, Mobile, Wireless, Specialty, Fashion, Cosmetics, Retail, Finance, Fund Raising, University, Primary, Secondary, Supply chain management, Education, Online Retail, Philanthropy, Luxury, Department Stores, Women, Software, MEN, Internet, Hardware, Fashion, CFDA, Council of Fashion Designers of America, Culture, Cultural trends, Fashwire, CFDA

Beginning March 1, and continuing through March 31, Fashwire will donate $1.00 for every download of the Fashwire App ( App Store and Google Play ) to the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) to support the 25th anniversary of the CFDA Scholarship Program.

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  • Beginning March 1, and continuing through March 31, Fashwire will donate $1.00 for every download of the Fashwire App ( App Store and Google Play ) to the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) to support the 25th anniversary of the CFDA Scholarship Program.
  • Through Fashwires philanthropic arm, we have long been committed to donating $1.00 a download to charitable causes, stated Kimberly Carney, CEO and Founder of Fashwire.
  • In 2021, the Council of Fashion Designers of America celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the CFDA Scholarship Program, marking a milestone in supporting exemplary talent.
  • We thank Fashwire for the partnership, and tor helping us with additional funding to invest in the future of fashion.

CFDA and PVH Corp. Release “State of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Fashion” Report

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Monday, February 1, 2021
Other Professional Services, Other Retail, Human resources, Professional services, Philanthropy, Fashion, Foundation, Retail, PVH, CFDA, Council of Fashion Designers of America, Fashion, Culture, Steven Kolb

The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and PVH Corp. (NYSE: PVH) unveiled today the State of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Fashion report, a definitive work of research and suggested next steps for the American fashion industry to be more representative and equitable in its workforce, talent pipeline and consumer base.

Key Points: 
  • The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and PVH Corp. (NYSE: PVH) unveiled today the State of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Fashion report, a definitive work of research and suggested next steps for the American fashion industry to be more representative and equitable in its workforce, talent pipeline and consumer base.
  • We are grateful for PVHs continued partnership with the CFDA, which allows us to address important needs within American fashion.
  • Through this research, the CFDA and PVH identified six key areas of opportunity: awareness, access, promotion, advocacy, compensation and belonging.
  • The State of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Fashion report builds upon the CFDA and PVHs co-authored 2019 industry briefing Insider/Outsider: Inclusion & Diversity in the American Fashion Industry .

Global Superstar And Fashion Icon Jennifer Lopez Launches Her New Fragrance PROMISE

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Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Musicians, Singers, Entertainers, American women in business, Jennifer Lopez, Women in Latin music, Council of Fashion Designers of America, CFDA

NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --One of the world's most captivating and powerful superstars, Jennifer Lopez, launches PROMISE.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --One of the world's most captivating and powerful superstars, Jennifer Lopez, launches PROMISE.
  • PROMISE embodies everything I am, not just as a performer, but as a person, as a mother and as a daughter," said Lopez.
  • Jennifer's star continued to rise in 2019 with the release of new music collaborations, her International 'It's My Party Tour,' and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Fashion Icon award for her global contribution to fashion.
  • Developed in partnership with Robertet, PROMISE by Jennifer Lopez is a floral woody fragrance.

Global Superstar And Fashion Icon Jennifer Lopez Launches Her New Fragrance PROMISE

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Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Musicians, Singers, Entertainers, American women in business, Jennifer Lopez, Women in Latin music, Council of Fashion Designers of America, CFDA

NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --One of the world's most captivating and powerful superstars, Jennifer Lopez, launches PROMISE.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --One of the world's most captivating and powerful superstars, Jennifer Lopez, launches PROMISE.
  • PROMISE embodies everything I am, not just as a performer, but as a person, as a mother and as a daughter," said Lopez.
  • Jennifer's star continued to rise in 2019 with the release of new music collaborations, her International 'It's My Party Tour,' and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Fashion Icon award for her global contribution to fashion.
  • Developed in partnership with Robertet, PROMISE by Jennifer Lopez is a floral woody fragrance.

Winners Announced At The 2019 CFDA Fashion Awards

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Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Fashion, Culture, Occupations, CFDA, Council of Fashion Designers of America, Tom Ford, Steven Kolb

BROOKLYN, N.Y., June 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Tonight, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) celebrated the winners and honorees of the2019 CFDA Fashion Awardsat the Brooklyn Museum in New York.Hasan MinhajandJessica Williamsjoined the evening's presenter lineup, which also included Yara Shahidi, Bernadette Peters,andTom Ford.

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  • BROOKLYN, N.Y., June 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Tonight, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) celebrated the winners and honorees of the2019 CFDA Fashion Awardsat the Brooklyn Museum in New York.Hasan MinhajandJessica Williamsjoined the evening's presenter lineup, which also included Yara Shahidi, Bernadette Peters,andTom Ford.
  • The 2019 CFDA Fashion Awards red carpet was broadcast live on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter.
  • KCD was Executive Producer of the 2019 CFDA Fashion Awards.
  • The official partners of the 2019 CFDA Fashion Awards include:
    MNR (Multimedia News Release):Broadcast quality videos, high-resolution photographs, and press release will be available the evening ofJune 3 at http://isbx.it/87863

Tom Ford Named Chairman Of The Council of Fashion Designers Of America

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Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Fashion, Culture, Council of Fashion Designers of America, Tom Ford, CFDA, Steven Kolb, Maria Cornejo

NEW YORK, March 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council of Fashion Designers of America announced today that Tom Ford will be the next Chairman of the CFDA, effective January 1, 2020.

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  • NEW YORK, March 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council of Fashion Designers of America announced today that Tom Ford will be the next Chairman of the CFDA, effective January 1, 2020.
  • Tom Ford is an award-winning fashion designer, film director, screenwriter, and film producer.
  • The Council of Fashion Designers of America, Inc. (CFDA) is a not-for-profit trade association founded in 1962 with a membership with 500 of America's foremost womenswear, menswear, jewelry, and accessory designers.
  • For more information, please visit www.CFDA.com , facebook.com/cfda, instagram.com/cfda, twitter.com/cfda, cfda.tumblr.com, and youtube.com/cfdatv
    In April 2005, Tom Ford announced the creation of the TOM FORD brand.

CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Announces March 2019 'Americans in Paris' Designers

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Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Magazines, Periodicals, Mass media, Council of Fashion Designers of America, Vogue, CFDA, Steven Kolb

NEW YORK, Feb.19, 2019 /PRNewswire/--The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and Vogue are pleased to announce the sixteenth season of CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund's Americans in Paris.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb.19, 2019 /PRNewswire/--The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and Vogue are pleased to announce the sixteenth season of CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund's Americans in Paris.
  • By supporting this initiative, Klarna continues its dedication to the fashion industry assisting both consumers and retailers.
  • The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund was established in 2003 to help emerging American design talent find continued success in the business of fashion.
  • The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund is generously supported by underwriters Instagram, JD.com, Klarna, MAC Cosmetics, Saks Fifth Avenue, Theory, and Vogue.

CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Announces March 2019 'Americans in Paris' Designers

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Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Magazines, Periodicals, Mass media, Council of Fashion Designers of America, Vogue, CFDA, Steven Kolb

NEW YORK, Feb.19, 2019 /PRNewswire/--The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and Vogue are pleased to announce the sixteenth season of CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund's Americans in Paris.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb.19, 2019 /PRNewswire/--The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and Vogue are pleased to announce the sixteenth season of CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund's Americans in Paris.
  • By supporting this initiative, Klarna continues its dedication to the fashion industry assisting both consumers and retailers.
  • The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund was established in 2003 to help emerging American design talent find continued success in the business of fashion.
  • The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund is generously supported by underwriters Instagram, JD.com, Klarna, MAC Cosmetics, Saks Fifth Avenue, Theory, and Vogue.