How the CFDA and W Hotels Are Shaping the Future of American Fashion

Designers in the CFDA Fashion Incubator program pose before their showcase at the W Victory Hotel in Dallas. In an increasingly crowded fashion market, building a brand that’s both successful and sustainable is no easy task — just ask the many labels, from big-name startups to indie ventures, that fail each year. As a glam counterpoint to all that nitty-gritty business-building, W Hotels also treats Incubator participants to bonding and inspiration trips at its portfolio of luxury resorts at destinations like Bali, Vieques, and W’s newest property in Punta de Mita, Mexico.