Most recently, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Informa Markets Fashion (IMF) and Vans announced that they would commit to supporting Black creative talent and those professionals who are climbing the corporate ladder toward executive roles.

For its part, Informa Markets Fashion announced a new initiative with its e-commerce technology partner NuOrder. Through the new Informa Markets Fashion for Change Incubator Program, the show producer will support members of the Black fashion community through initiatives that began with its September 1 launch of its virtual trade experience for its portfolio of shows. The IMFC will work with the 10 brands over the course of the next two seasons, affording opportunities for the labels to grow and become established in the apparel business.

On August 31, Costa Mesa, Calif, skate brand Vans released a statement outlining its plans to create greater opportunities for underrepresented employees and potential hires. Under a Black Lives Matter banner displayed on its website, Vans made a strong statement when it admitted to its silence on matters of racial injustice.

The brand will also commit further to supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities, store-to-corporate pathways for retail associates, strengthening its BIPOC Employee-led Resource Group and increasing the appearance of underrepresented groups through its campaigns, collaborations and digital channels.

Council of Fashion Designers of America will continue to establish equity in fashion. In addition to creating a separate Black advisory board to lead inclusivity strategies, the organization announced that this segment of the CFDA will be led by CaSandra Diggs, the recently appointed president of the organization, and chaired by Executive Board Vice Chairwoman Tracy Reese, with members including Harper’s Bazaar Editor-in-Chief Samira Nasr, Netflix Chief Marketing Officer Bozoma Saint John, Fashion Tech Connects co-founder Stacie Henderson and CFDA member Martin Cooper.