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Fashion and Apparel

Resources & Associations

The American Apparel and Footwear Association is a national trade association that represents apparel, footwear, and other sewn products companies and their suppliers.
American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA)
740 6th Street, NW, 3rd and 4th Floors
Washington, DC, 20001-3798
Tel: (202) 853-9080
https://www.aafaglobal.org

The Fashion Institute of Technology is a globally recognized college for fashion, design, art, communications, and business.
Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)
227 West 27th Street
New York, NY, 10001-5992
Tel: (212) 217-7999
http://www.fitnyc.edu

The National Association of Schools of Art and Design establishes national standards for undergraduate and graduate degrees and credentials.
National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21
Reston, VA, 20190-5248
Tel: (703) 437-0700
Fax: (703) 437-6312
Email: info@arts-accredit.org
https://nasad.arts-accredit.org

The National Council of Textile Organizations represents the entire textile industry, from fibers to finished products, machinery manufacturers to power suppliers.
National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO)
1701 K Street, NW, Suite 625
Washington, DC, 20006-3829
Tel: (202) 822-8028
Fax: (202) 822-8029
http://www.ncto.org

Women's Wear Daily publishes various publications that feature breaking news and trends in the worlds of fashion, beauty, and retail.
Women's Wear Daily (WWD)
475 Fifth Avenue, 3rd Floor
New York, NY, 10017-7234
Tel: (212) 213-1900
https://wwd.com