CFDA and Vogue are co-hosting a non-partisan march in midtown Manhattan on September 6 to start New York Fashion Week.
The event, titled ‘Fashion For Our Future,’ aims to bring together over 1,000 individuals from the American fashion industry, including designers, models, retailers, factory workers, editors, influencers, and students. The goal is to raise awareness about the importance of voting in the upcoming election.
According to Vogue, notable designers such as Tory Burch, Michael Kors, Thom Browne, Diane von Furstenberg, and Tommy Hilfiger are expected to participate in the march, which will proceed from Herald Square to Bryant Park.
Anna Wintour, chief content officer at Condé Nast and global editorial director of Vogue, emphasized the significance of voting, stating,
“Voting strengthens our democracy and puts the power in the hands of the American people—and Vogue and the CFDA are going to do everything we can to encourage registration. This is an extraordinary election, with incredible consequences for our future, and nothing could be more important than participating in it by voting.”
Participants in the march will wear exclusive ‘Fashion For Our Future’ T-shirts and dresses designed by the team at Old Navy, in collaboration with CFDA member Zac Posen.
Following the march on September 6, a limited run of the T-shirts and dresses will be available for purchase on oldnavy.com and at the retailer’s three flagship stores in New York City.
Zac Posen, executive vice president and creative director of Gap Inc., and chief creative officer of Old Navy, added,
“For 30 years, Old Navy has stood for the democracy of style, making fashion accessible to all. We believe that democracy—like fashion—is at its best when everyone can participate. We are thrilled to partner with so many others in our industry to show that every voice counts.”
