Tom Ford has been elected chairman of the Council of Fashion Designers of America. WWD broke the news.
Diane Von Furstenberg posted on her instagram, quoting “YES ! Tom Ford has agreed to be the next CFDA Chairman ! American Fashion has a new leader ... a role model to us all ! Very exciting !
Ford is the 11th designer to hold the position, succeeding Diane von Furstenberg most recently, who held it for 13 years. Before her, the gig — which was upgraded from president to chairperson under von Fursternberg in 2015 — was held by big names like Oscar de la Renta, Stan Herman and Bill Blass.
The Council of Fashion Designers of America, Inc. (CFDA) is a not-for-profit trade association, founded in 1962, whose membership consists of more than 500 of America’s foremost womenswear, menswear, jewelry and accessory designers.
The CFDA foundation, Inc. is a separate not-for-profit organization, which was created to raise funds for charity and industry activities.
Tom Ford has been elected chairman of the Council of Fashion Designers of America. WWD broke the news.
Organization under Diane von Furstenberg and chief executive officer of CFDA Steven Kolb
The Council of Fashion Designers of America, Inc. (CFDA) is a not-for-profit trade association, founded in 1962, whose membership consists of more than 500 of America’s foremost womenswear, menswear, jewelry and accessory designers.
The CFDA foundation, Inc. is a separate not-for-profit organization, which was created to raise funds for charity and industry activities.
In addition to hosting the annual CFDA Fashion Awards, the trade organization owns the Fashion Calendar and stages New York Fashion Week: Men’s.
Ford, who has been a member of the CFDA since 2000, has won a total of seven CFDA Fashion Awards: Menswear Designer of the Year (2015, 2008), Womenswear Designer of the Year (2001), Accessory Designer of the Year (2002), Board of Director's Tribute (2004), International Designer of the Year (1995), and the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award (2014).
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Designer Demna Gvasalia in his signature black baseball cap and oversize hoodie.