Ralph Lauren, CFDA Launch 2 Fashion Manufacturing Grant Programs

Ralph Lauren, CFDA launch 2 fashion manufacturing grant programs

The initiatives aim to help manufacturers and designers modernize equipment, expand services and train workers in New York City’s Garment District and apparel-producing regions nationwide.

CFDA AND RALPH LAUREN ANNOUNCE 2 NEW MANUFACTURING GRANT PROGRAMS

Ralph Lauren, the CFDA, and New York State are providing the organization and funding for grants that aim to help bolster the the American fashion manufacturing sector. The post CFDA AND RALPH LAUREN ANNOUNCE 2 NEW MANUFACTURING GRANT PROGRAMS appeared first on MR Magazine.

CFDA and Ralph Lauren Double Down on American Manufacturing

Photography  ©Alex Justimbaste – Photo courtesy of CFDA The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has announced two groundbreaking grant initiatives that promise to reshape the landscape of American fashion manufacturing. The programs, developed in partnership with Ralph Lauren Corporation and the New York State Department of State, represent a landmark commitment to sustaining New York’s historic Garment District while simultaneously s…

The CFDA and Ralph Lauren Launch Grants to Incentivize U.S.-Based Manufacturing, and Other News

Plus Belgium's oldest contemporary art museum is under threat, and two initiatives set out to rive the Case Study Houses. Linda Eun of Dream Fashion, a recipient of the 2024 CFDA Fashion Manufacturing Initiative (FMI) Grant Fund, and model Adarni Karina. Photo credit: Diva Soria The CFDA and Ralph Lauren are incentivizing U.S. fashion manufacturing […]

CFDA And Ralph Lauren Announce Two New Grant Programs To Strengthen American Fashion Manufacturing

NEW YORK — January 7, 2026 — The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) today announced two new initiatives designed to strengthen American fashion manufacturing, drive innovation, support workforce development, and promote economic growth in key apparel-producing regions across the country. The CFDA x NY Forward Grant Fund, developed with funding from both the New York State Department of State and Ralph Lauren Corporation (Ralph Lauren…