"Representing more than 1,000 world famous name brands, we are the trusted public policy and political voice of the apparel and footwear industry, its management and shareholders, its nearly four million U.S. workers, and its contribution of $384 billion in annual U.S. retail sales."
The Costume Designers Guild, Local 892, is a union of professional costume designers, assistant costume designers, and illustrators working in film, television, commercials and other media.
The Costume Society of America fosters an understanding of appearance and dress practices of people across the globe through research, education, preservation, and design.
"The Council of Fashion Designers of America, Inc. (CFDA) is a not-for-profit trade association whose membership consists of more than 500 of America’s foremost womenswear, menswear, jewelry and accessory designers."
Fashion Group International is a worldwide membership organization of industry leaders in the fashion, beauty, lifestyle and retail sectors with global headquarters in New York.
"Our mission is to advance the interests of the retail industry through advocacy, communications and education. The National Retail Federation is the world’s largest retail trade association."
