Committed to the pursuit of perfection in tailored clothing since 1888

The Custom Tailors & Designers Association (CTDA) is the oldest continuously operating trade organization in the United States.  Founded in 1880 in Columbus, Ohio, it was established as a venue through which ideas and techniques for design, pattern making, fitting, cutting and tailoring could be shared and exchanged.

Today. more than 140 years later, our members includes distinguished master tailors, designers, custom clothiers, and direct sellers from the United States and around the world. Read More

Upcoming Events

Measuring, Fitting & Alterations class

Date: July 18, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: The Luxury Collection Hotel Manhattan Midtown (formerly the Conrad Hotel),151 W. 54th Street, New York, NY 10019

Welcome Back Mixer

Date: July 18, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: TBD

Designer Forum New York

Start date: July 19, 2025
End date: July 21, 2025
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: The Luxury Collection Hotel Manhattan Midtown (formerly the Conrad Hotel), 151 W. 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 (Registration in Suite 2706)

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