Allison Sarofim just got busier.
Already known for her work in the arts, film, fashion, beauty and philanthropy, Sarofim has been named the new chair of Friends of the CFDA.
Friends was launched in 2023 by Thom Browne and consists of a group of individuals who are passionate about fashion and philanthropy. Members of the group, who pay an annual membership fee, receive benefits such as invitations to special events, private gatherings with industry leaders and recognition for their commitment to the mission of the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
Their membership fee benefits CFDA’s philanthropic initiatives including emerging designer support, sustainable fashion initiatives, diversity and inclusion programs, and industry education and advocacy, among others.
Sarofim was a founding member of the Friends and also serves on committees for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Chairman’s Council, Friends of the Costume Institute, the acquisition committee of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and the director’s council of the Whitney Museum of American Art. She is also a founding board member of Ballroom Marfa, and the recipient of the 2024 Ballroom Marfa Off the Grid Award. She served as a producer for the 2009 film, “Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak,” and more recently, launched Loulu Hawai‘i, a science-backed clean skin care brand based on advanced botanical research developed in Loulu’s Honolulu-based lab.
“Allison has been an integral part of Friends of the CFDA since its inception, bringing a remarkable depth of knowledge and passion for American fashion, the arts, and philanthropy to all that she does,” said Browne, the current chairman of the CFDA. “She possesses a rare ability to foster meaningful connections across creative communities, and I am truly delighted that she has agreed to lead this important group.”
Sarofim said in her new role, she looks forward to building on the group’s foundation “while exploring new ways to grow our community across the country, cultivate enduring networks of support, and help shape a more dynamic and inclusive future for American fashion.”
Sarofim succeeds theater producer Jordan Roth who served as the inaugural chair of the Friends.
