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Fashion Designers

Resources & Associations

The AAFA represents apparel, footwear and other sewn products companies, and their suppliers. Visit its Web site for information on endorsed college programs.
American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA)
740 6th Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20001-3798
Tel: (202) 853-9080
https://www.aafaglobal.org

For information on certification, contact
Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (ASDP)
2885 Sanford Avenue, SW, #19588
Grandville, MI, 49418-1342
Tel: (877) 755-0303
http://www.sewingprofessionals.org

For industry information, contact
Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA)
1350 Avenue of the Americas, 2nd Floor
New York, NY, 10019-4703
Tel: (866) 302-CFDA
Email: info@cfda.com
http://www.cfda.com

Those interested in creating men's fashions should visit this association's Web site for business and training information.
Custom Tailors and Designers Association (CTDA)
714 South Dearborn Street, 7th Floor
Chicago, IL, 60605-1816
Tel: (888) 248-2832
Email: info@ctda.com
http://www.ctda.com

Fashion Group International is an association of professionals in the fashion, apparel, accessories, beauty, and home industries. Visit its Web site for information on college student membership, career counseling resources, and student career days.
Fashion Group International (FGI)
104 West 40th Street, Suites 400/500
New York, NY, 10018-3617
Tel: (212) 302-5511
http://www.fgi.org

To learn more about the educational programs offered at FIT, check out its Web site or contact
Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)
227 West 27th Street
New York, NY, 10001-5992
Tel: (212) 217-7999
http://www.fitnyc.edu

For industry information, contact
International Association of Clothing Designers and Executives (IACDE)
http://www.iacde.net

For subscription information, contact
<i>Women's Wear Daily</i>
http://www.wwd.com

For a list of accredited schools, contact
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
http://nasad.arts-accredit.org

The USFIA represents brands, retailers, importers, and wholesalers. Visit its Web site for information on the fashion industry and continuing education opportunities.
United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA)
1730 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, Suite 312
Washington, DC, 20036-3101
Email: info@usfashionindustry.com
https://www.usfashionindustry.com

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