Which American designer chaired the CFDA from 2006 to 2019?

Diane von Furstenberg chaired the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) from 2006 to 2019.

Von Furstenberg, a Belgian-American designer, became CFDA president in 2006 after Stan Herman. The organization represents leading American fashion designers and also runs initiatives such as the CFDA Fashion Awards and the official New York Fashion Week schedule. She served first as president and later formally as chairwoman.

Her signature contribution to fashion is the wrap dress, introduced in the 1970s and known for its jersey fabric and adaptable crossover construction. During her CFDA tenure, she promoted American designers internationally and supported efforts involving model health, fashion-law education, diversity, and industry partnerships.

A common mix-up is the title: some references describe her entire 2006–2019 service as chairwoman, while CFDA histories distinguish her presidency from her chairwoman years. The stored answer remains the single canonical name. Tom Ford succeeded her in 2019.