INSIDE THE CFDA FASHION AWARDS: THE WINNERS, THE STYLE, THE CELEBS AND THE DESIGNERS
Monday night, November 6, 2023 – Upper West Side, Manhattan:
The American Museum of Natural History hosted celebrities, designers, and tastemakers for the annual CFDA Fashion Awards. The night recognizes the power of the American fashion industry and its core contributors, the evening celebrated the intersection of fashion and pop culture, with a shout out to the influence of hip hop, sports, and entertainment.
Academy Award winner Anne Hathaway hosted the ceremony, which was presented by Amazon Fashion. New CFDA Chairman Thom Browne welcomed the honorees, nominees, and guests during his opening remarks, marking his first CFDA Fashion Awards since taking up his post at the top of the trade group.
On to the awards – Menswear Designer of the Year, was presented to Willy Chavarria by J Balvin and Greg Lauren, while his guests for the evening, musicians Rauw Alejandro and Tokischa, cheered on wearing his designs.
For the second year in a row, Catherine Holstein of Khaite was named American Womenswear Designer of the Year, which was presented to her by Narciso Rodriguez and Anne Hathaway.
The Bear actress Ayo Edebiri and designer Prabal Gurung were on hand to announce that Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen of The Row had won the American Accessory Designer of the Year category ….
Charles Melton and Zac Posen presented the Shop with Google American Emerging Designer of the Year award to Rachel Scott of Diotima.
Kim Kardashian presented tennis champion Serena Williams with the Fashion Icon of the Year honor.
Gwyneth Paltrow received the Innovation Award on behalf of Goop from her longtime friend Demi Moore, who was dressed in a glittering silver column gown by Carolina Herrera.
Gwyneth was handed the award by Amazon Fashion president, Doctor Muge Erdirik Dogan.
Vanessa Hudgens presented the Board of Directors’ Tribute to Vera Wang for her global impact in the bridal category.
Naomi Watts introduced Alina Cho, the fashion journalist, with the Media Award in honor of Eugenia Sheppard.
The Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award was given to designer Maria Cornejo by actress Laura Linney.
Designer Mara Hoffman’s brand’s achievements were recognized with the Environmental Sustainability Award, which was presented to her by Rosario Dawson.
The Morning Show star Greta Lee was on stage to present the International Award to designer Jonathan Anderson for JW Anderson and Loewe.
While former CFDA chairman Tom Ford handed over The Founder’s Award in honor of Eleanor Lambert to Domenico De Sole, the longtime Gucci executive.
Nominees, honorees, and winners were determined by the CFDA Awards Guild which is composed of CFDA members, leading fashion journalists, stylists, and top retail executives.