01 / Essential answer
When is CFDA Fashion Awards 2026?
CFDA Fashion Awards Awards 2026 runs November 2026 in New York, United States. Venues, cast and beauty teams vary by house.
02 / History
American fashion’s own honours
The CFDA Fashion Awards are the annual honours of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, the trade association founded in 1962 to further the position of American design. First presented in the early 1980s, the awards grew into the American industry’s principal ceremony — often likened to the Oscars of fashion — recognising womenswear, menswear, accessories and emerging talent alongside honorary and international categories.
03 / History
The November 2026 ceremony
The 2026 ceremony takes place in New York in November 2026. The CFDA confirms the exact date, venue and nominees closer to the event — recent editions have been staged at the American Museum of Natural History — and this index does not publish shortlists before the official announcement. Dates per the organiser’s provisional calendar and subject to confirmation.
04 / At a glance
Quick facts.
- —The annual honours of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, the trade body founded in 1962
- —Often described as American fashion’s highest honours, covering womenswear, menswear, accessories and emerging talent
- —Categories include American Womenswear, Menswear and Accessories Designer of the Year, plus international and honorary awards
- —Recent editions have been staged at the American Museum of Natural History in New York
- —The 2026 ceremony takes place in New York in November 2026
Facts on this page are drawn from public record and organiser announcements, summarised in our own words. Last reviewed 2026-07-19. Corrections: desk@thecastindex.com.
05 / Beauty direction
The look
Beauty looks are chosen by each attendee and their appointed artists; the index does not attribute a single beauty team to the ceremony.
- Hair credits
- Artist-appointed teams
- Makeup credits
- Artist-appointed artists
06 / Ones to watch
Who broke out at New York?
The Cast Index desk is building the casting record for CFDA Fashion Awards. New faces from this week will appear here as they are confirmed.
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