UBM Fashion and The Council of Fashion Designers of America Announce Exclusive Partnership

NEW YORK, Jan. 08, 2018 -- UBM Fashion, the global leader in fashion tradeshows, has partnered with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) on an exclusive partnership designed to support American fashion designers and brands and promote the growth of emerging talent and the fashion industry as a whole.

As part of the partnership, CFDA and UBM Fashion will create programs that help talented emerging designers bridge the gap between compelling design and commercial success.  Key programs will include enhanced retailer matchmaking services, special events, and cost assistance at UBM Fashion tradeshows for new CFDA members.  In addition, the partners will work together on educational and mentorship programs designed to help CFDA members in areas such as marketing, sales, distribution, manufacturing, and finance.  UBM Fashion and the CFDA will also collaboratively coordinate the timing of New York Fashion Weeks and related Market weeks for men’s and women’s fashion.  Additionally, PROJECT will present 4 participating Designers for the first time during NYFW: Men’s on February 5^th at Skylight Modern.

“The CFDA is always looking for partnerships that help designers reach new retailers and consumers,” said Steven Kolb, President and CEO of the CFDA. “UBM Fashion’s portfolio of programs and extensive contacts with retailers both large and small will help fuel the industry’s growth.”

The partnership will launch in January 2018, and will be centered on UBM Fashion’s dual-gender show PROJECT and its advanced contemporary event Coterie, as well as the recently launched MAGIC Japan.

“We’re especially excited by the opportunity to help hand-select great independent retailers from around the USA and the world who attend our events, and help them become business partners with great new American designers and brands from the CFDA.  In the changing world of fashion, success is based on partnerships and networks – UBM Fashion is extremely happy to join forces with the CFDA to help the American fashion industry thrive,” Mike Alic, Managing Director of UBM Fashion.

About UBM Fashion | Uniting the most influential fashion retail decision makers and the world’s top fashion brands, UBM Fashion serves the $1 trillion+ worldwide fashion industry through its comprehensive marketplaces in New York (NY Men’s and Women’s) and Las Vegas (MAGIC).  UBM Fashion serves the industry by bringing together great brands and retailers in superbly merchandised shows while providing superior customer service and ultimately presenting end consumers with the best apparel, footwear, accessories, and fashion products.

About the CFDA | The Council of Fashion Designers of America, Inc, (CFDA) was founded in 1962 and aims to strengthen the impact of American Fashion in the global economy. In addition to hosting the CFDA Fashion Awards, the organization owns the Fashion Calendar and stages the bi-annual New York Fashion Week: Men's. Other initiatives include the CFDA {Fashion Incubator} and the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund as well as several Scholarship and charitable programs.

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