Starting in the twentieth century, the American accessory designer looked to Europe and then said, I can do better. In a book commissioned by the Council of Fashion Designers of America and edited by Candy Pratts Price, with writing by Jessica Glasscock and Art Tavee, their achievements are revealed: a century of objects of necessity and desire poured forth to boutiques and department stores across the United States and the world.

The forward-thinking American accessory designer, in collusion with America’s royalty the Hollywood star and in sync with the unstoppable dominance of a rebellious popular culture, has assembled a cabinet of curiosities, including everything from Adrian s witty Hollywood hats to Ralph Lauren s all-American accoutrement to Madonna’s rubber bracelets. It is a tradition that continues today with a stellar group of CFDA designers whose work exemplifies the American accessory.

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In 2002, Reed Krakoff, President and Executive Creative Director at COACH, re-interpreted one of the company’s newest silhouettes at the time – the “Small Gallery Tote” – in FTBC colors.

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Yogamatic.com produced a limited run of 500 sequentially numbered Calvin Klein Performance designed mats with net proceeds from every sale benefitting Fashion Targets Breast Cancer (FTBC). The exclusive Calvin Klein Performance design marks the first time the iconic designer brand has created a yoga mat. This eco-friendly, limited edition design is available exclusively online at Yogamatic for $85 until quantities are sold out.

PRICE: $85.00 + tax & shipping

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This candle evokes sun-baked sand and has addictive notes of crisp green grass and fresh red berries in a sophisticated, woody base. The limited edition scented candle was developed exclusively for Fashion Targets Breast Cancer® (FTBC), a philanthropic initiative of the Council of Fashion Designers of America/CFDA Foundation, Inc., a 501 (c)(3) organization.

The eco-friendly packaging is made from recyclable paper. Please note: 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this candle will benefit Fashion Targets Breast Cancer® (FTBC).

PRICE: $25.00

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As an adventurous artist and an experimental designer, Geoffrey Beene helped define modern American fashion in the latter twentieth century. His designs explored the shapes and contortions of the human body using seams, geometry, and even hardware to define and insinuate the shape and scope of nature’s most proud creation; Mr. Beene’s influence rocked a new generation of designers and the closets of women across the world.

Close friend and cultural maverick Kim Hastreiter recounts the life and work of a passionate artist who was as freethinking, original, and antiestablishment as they come. DVD included features interviews with Geoffrey Beene, clips from his fashion shows and much more! Proceeds will benefit the Geoffrey Beene Fashion Design Scholar Award given each year by the CFDA to one college student who demonstrates exemplary talent in womenswear design.

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In a reworking of the iconic bull’s-eye design created by Ralph Lauren in 1994, Betsey Johnson has added her signature spirit and energy to the FTBC tee-shirt – using a signed motif and caricature of herself with the message, “Have Courage Girlfriend- Love, Betsey”.

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All proceeds from the shirt’s sales will benefit Fashion Targets Breast Cancer.

PRICE: $37.00

The CFDA has joined forces with Ralph Lauren and Net-A-Porter to create an exclusive polo shirt to support breast cancer awareness.

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