Fashion is more than just the clothing you wear; it’s an opportunity for self-expression and a way to explore and articulate individuality. From adaptive clothing lines to more inclusive sizing to the incorporation of gender-neutral styles, the industry is increasingly working to create designs that are truly for everyone. We’re partnering with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), an industry leader in the space, to launch a new program to support designers as they create pieces for people across ethnicities, disabilities and more.
As part of this program, CFDA has selected a cohort of emerging designers from three brands, including AREA, Collina Strada and Diotima. They will work directly with our team to learn best practices for designing inclusive and equitable products, and how they can apply these principles to their process. Whether it’s the thinking behind seasonal pieces, selecting fabrics and materials, or choosing models, we hope these learnings can be integrated into the overall fashion design process.