The Council of Fashion Designers of America (Cfda) voted to extend Thom Browne's term as chairman of the board by two years, through the end of 2026.

Additionally, board vice chairwoman Aurora James (founder and designer of the luxury accessories brand Brother Vellies) and vice chairman Prabal Gurung (designer of the eponymous womenswear brand), Treasurer Stacey Bendet (founder and designer of the Alice + Olivia clothing brand), and general secretary Maria Cornejo (designer known for the women's clothing brand Zero+Maria Cornejo) were confirmed to continue in their roles through the end of 2026.

Founded in 1962 by publicist Eleanor Lambert, and headquartered in Manhattan, Cfda is a not-for-profit trade association comprising a membership of over 450 American fashion and accessory designers.

Thom Browne opened his doors in the fall of 2001, redefining the concept of tailored clothing. For spring 2004, Browne took his first step into ready-to-wear. All of the items from his ready-to-wear collection continue to be hand-made, but simply pre-made for the customer who values quality, fine detailing and a fresh vision. The collections have evolved into designs that have drawn attention from the fashion and design industries worldwide, often pushing the boundaries of conventional conceptions. In 2006, the original “by-appointment-only” shop in the Meatpacking District relocated to Hudson Street in Tribeca. In 2013, Thom Browne opened his first store outside the U.S. in Tokyo, followed by stores in Hong Kong and Seoul in 2014.

“i am honored to continue serving as chairman of the cfda board….,” Browne said. “Over the past two years, we have focused on fostering creativity and championing the unique voices that define American fashion… iIm proud of what we’ve accomplished and look forward to building on that work, ensuring the cfda remains a home for the best in American talent.”

“We are pleased that Thom Browne will continue as Chairman of the CFDA Board for another two years. His leadership and dedication to our organization and American fashion have been invaluable, and we look forward to his continued impact,” added Cfda ceo Steven Kolb.