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Commission on Fashion Arts and Events

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Podcast: DC's History of Style and Fashion

Listen to CFAE commissioners discuss DC's rich and noted culture of fashion pioneered by celebrated local designers and historical creatives alike.

CFAE Fiscal Year 2020 Report

"The Commission on Fashion Arts and Events led purposeful Fiscal Year 2020 efforts supporting and elevating DC's fashion and beauty industry."

Care for Creatives

is a partnership between the DC Creative Affairs Office and the George Washington University, Community Counseling Services Center (CCSC) to provide pay-what-you-can mental health services to area creatives. Creatives who reach out to the CCSC will be matched with a clinical intern to support them through a solution-oriented therapy approach. All services are confidential and provided via tele-health.

To receive care, email [email protected] and the Care for Creatives team will follow up with more information. You will be asked a couple of questions and then paired with a...

About CFAE

The District of Columbia Commission on Fashion Arts and Events (CFAE) was established in May 2013 to promote the fashion and beauty industry as a viable economic resource in the nation’s capital. The Commission provides recommendations and advises the DC government on initiatives that support the cultivation and growth of the industry. Our vision is to develop a fashion and beauty economic segment that positions Washington, DC as a competitive market for the fashion and beauty industry nationally.

Meet the Commissioners

Learn more about and contact your Commissioners.

Volunteer with the Commission on Fashion Arts and Events

Join us in our mission to highlight and support DC's fashion and beauty economy.

Legislation

"As a mayoral commission The CFAE cannot take official stances on legislation before the DC Council. This commission provides recommendations and advises local government on impactful initiatives."

CFAE Photo Gallery

CFAE's special events promote and grow the District's creatives, designers and makers in the fashion and beauty industry.

Upcoming Events

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Latest

Mar 1 2021

CFAE Quarterly Newsletter

Dear DC Fashion and Beauty Community,

Feb 2 2021

2020 Fashion Response to COVID-19

A Message to the DC Fashion Community

Jan 29 2019

MEDIA ADVISORY: District of Fashion Runway Show, Feb. 7

Feb 3 2021

Fiscal Year 2020 Report

Commission on Fashion, Arts and Events Activities Report FY20 OCTOBER 2019Regular Monthly Meeting...

Feb 7 2019

District of Fashion Runway Show Ties District to NYFW

Commission on Fashion Arts and Events - CFAE

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DC Retail Summit

Last Date:

May 15, 2019

9 am - 4:30 pm
THE LINE HOTEL DC
1770 EUCLID ST. NW, 20009

You are invited to the District of Columbia’s first RETAIL SUMMIT, a gathering of
local retailers, entrepreneurs, and members of the small business community to discover ways we can build and grow DC’s retail economy.