Archive for: CFDA

The CFDA brings back ‘Americans in Paris’ programme

The CFDA brings back ‘Americans in Paris’ programme

After a successful first season, the CFDA has brought back its ‘Americans in Paris’ initiative to give 10 more US designers the chance to showcase their work in Europe and get on the radar of international buyers and members of the press. ...

 

Alexander Wang, the Olsen twins and more big fashion names make the Forbes 30 under 30 list

Alexander Wang, the Olsen twins and more big fashion names make the Forbes 30 under 30 list

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Alexander Wang and CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund winner Joseph Altuzarra are just a few of the people flying the flag for the fashion world by securing a place on the Forbes magazine 30 under 30 list. read more »

 

Saint Diane Von Furstenberg steps in to save Fashion Week

Saint Diane Von Furstenberg steps in to save Fashion Week

We’ve avoided getting into it until now, but it’s about time we addressed the ongoing battle of the fashion weeks. read more »

 

CFDA: the class of 2010

Sometimes, as D:Ream once sang, things can only get better, and for 25 top American fashion designers that sentiment rings particularly true this morning – the CFDA has unveiled the newest names to be added to its exclusive roster this year....

 

Wintour wants the supermodel return

When she met with Michael Kors and Natalia Vodianova last week, Anna Wintour threw her weight into the sample size debate and called on designers to stop the supremacy of sample clothes that “barely fit a 13-year-old”. read more »

 

They’re in: 2010 CFDA nominations

Fashion loves a good award ceremony, especially when its very own industry is getting appraisal. The nominations for this year’s CFDA Awards , fashion’s answer the the Oscars , are in, and it’s time to get placing those bets....

 

London Fashion Week welcomes size 14

Last season, Mark Fast caused a controversial ruckus when he used plus-size model Hayley Morely to open his spring show. This season, she’s back with a bang. And a bum. read more »