All The Highlights from the CFDA Fashion Awards 2024
Celebrities like Erykah Badu, Kylie Jenner, and Tyla linked up in New York City to celebrate the best of American fashion.
This year's annual CFDA Fashion Awards were a perfect night of celebration and glamour.
Hosted by the Council of Fashion Designers of America and sponsored by Amazon Fashion, the night celebrated creativity and social responsibility Monday evening in New York City, recognizing the designers and personalities who have influenced the fashion world over the past year. Diotima designer Rachel Scott took home the award for American Womenswear Designer of the Year, and Willy Chavarria won American Menswear Designer of the Year for his work under his eponymous label.
Hosted by Wicked star Cynthia Erivo, the event welcomed celebrities like Kylie Jenner, Tyla, Troye Sivan, Blake Lively and Sebastian Stan. Erykah Badu won the Fashion Icon Award for decades of her impactful style.
The 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards Winners
- American Womenswear Designer of the Year: Rachel Scott for Diotima.
- American Menswear Designer of the Year: Willy Chavarria.
- American Accessory Designer of the Year: Raul Lopez for Luar.
- International Designer of the Year: Daniel Roseberry for Schiaparelli.
- Positive Change Award: Michael Kors, for his social commitment through the Watch Hunger Stop campaign in support of the UN World Food Programme.
- Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award: Stephen Burrows, African-American fashion pioneer.
- Fashion Icon Award: Erykah Badu, for her unique and innovative style.
- Media Award in Honor of Eugenia Sheppard: Annie Leibovitz, for her contribution to fashion photography.
- Innovation Award by Amazon: Stuart Vevers for Coachtopia, Coach’s eco-sustainable line.
- Founder's Award in Honor of Eleanor Lambert: Hamish Bowles.
- Google Shopping American Emerging Designer of the Year: Henry Zankov for Zankov.
- Isabel Toledo Board of Directors' Tribute: Ruben Toledo, in memory of Isabel Toledo.
The "International Designer of the Year" award went to Daniel Roseberry, the creative director of Schiaparelli and the first ever American to ever lead a haute couturier maison. "With his bold and surreal style, Roseberry has continued the legacy of Elsa Schiaparelli, adding a contemporary twist that has won over celebrities and critics alike," the CFDA said, handing the award to the 39-year-old designer. "At Schiaparelli, we strive to create something that transcends fashion, and this award is a significant recognition for all of us," Roseberry added.
The Best Looks From the 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards
The red carpet was an explosion of style and innovation, with industry stars showing off glamourous and daring gowns. Many opted for custom looks, like Cynthia Erivo who donned a Gap Studio gown by Zac Posen as a tribute to her upcoming role as Elphaba in Wicked. Badu captured attention in a Thom Browne jacket and a headress made entirely of jewels. Jenner dazzled the carpet with a textural Jean Paul Gaultier couture gown designed by Haider Ackermann. Darren Criss wowed cameras with a cropped tuxedo jacket and tulle skirt by Christian Siriano.
Keep scrolling to the best dressed attendees.
