New York’s fashion business gathered on current hotspot Cipriani South Street to honor one of the best American designs at the annual CFDA Awards on November 7, marking the first time the ceremony has returned to its full form before the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2021 occasion was a smaller, far less formal affair that took place at the iconic The Grill and The Pool dining venues in midtown Manhattan.
Khaite’s Kathryn Holstein and eponymous model, Bode’s founding father Emily Adams Bode, are among the big winners of multiple nights as American Womenswear and Menswear Designer of the Year, respectively. Lure’s Raul Lopez, who is recognized for his iconic purse with external handles, took home the American Accessory Designer of the Year, while Wisconsin-born Elena Velez, who mixes a Midwestern aesthetic with gritty details This, it appears that actually sounds totally trendy, received the award for American Emerging Designer of the Year.
The yin and yang of up-and-comer versus established makers is among the many reasons why this year, produced by the Council of Fashion Designers of America, which celebrates its sixtieth anniversary this year, is popular among designers and stars alike. is favourite. The celebrity and designer duo included Katie Holmes with Jonathan Simkhai, Marisa Tomei with Gabriella Hearst, Rachel Brosnahan with footwear designer Sarah Flint, and CFDA emerging designer nominee Bach Mai with actress Minnie Mills. Meanwhile, Cher, available to present the Nighttime Media Awards to stylist Patti Wilson, brought perhaps the most intense frenzy on the purple carpet as the night’s finale Arrival, sporting a biker-inspired leather-based robe by Chrome Hearts .
“Fashion is truly a family, and tonight we come together as a reminder that we all share the same passion and tension,” said Wes Gordon, the inventive director of Carolina Herrera, who co-founded Halle Bailey and Adria Arjona. Arrive together. “That’s also what I think makes New York so special as a fashion hub; you really feel a kindness and closeness and camaraderie among all the designers.”
In addition to the aggressive nighttime classes, a number of honors have been presented ahead of the awards ceremony, with Law Roach as Stylist of the Year, launched by pal and shopper Kerry Washington, and shapewear model Skims, which is based on all three. Kim Kardashian and entrepreneurs Emma and Jens Grede, acknowledged by the CFDA with their Amazon Innovation Award (Amazon Fashion was the nighttime presenting sponsor). “We are such a young company, only three years old, so winning the CFDA award is huge, and yet I think we have won the right award,” advised Emma Grad. heart On the purple carpet. “It’s something I’m really proud of, because we spend a lot of time and energy on skims.”
When asked if it was possible to measure the impact of Kim Kardashian’s title on the model, Emma Grede replied, “Kim is everything – she is the brand and the origin of the brand. She works out every single day to create skims.” , and it would be nothing without her. I am extremely lucky to have her as a business partner.”
Emma Grede wore Schiaparelli on the CFDA purple carpet, as did Kris Jenner and Patti Wilson, while host Natasha Lyonne paired her Proenza Schouler look with earrings by Daniel Roseberry for her Paris-based home. If any label competed with Schiaparelli on occasion, it was certainly Thom Browne, who was worn by stars alongside Justin Theroux and Janelle Monáe. “Thom had so many amazing options, and I loved it the moment I saw it — it’s whimsical and fun,” Mona said of her huge, asymmetrical look with voluminous sneakers that included heels. Contains that resemble children’s building blocks called “Thom Browne New”. York.”
Brown was among the nominees for 2022 Menswear Designer of the Year, in addition to the incoming president of the CFDA, a position he assumed in January. “American fashion represents a really diverse group of talent, and I want to make sure they feel nurtured and they remember that it always starts with a place of creativity,” Brown advised. heart On the purple carpet.
That affection was certainly felt throughout the night. “Look at her – she represents the beauty of the world,” said former CFDA president Stan Herman, who arrived with Broadway icon Bernadette Peters, playing Dolce & Gabbana with jewelery by David Webb, along with a classic The pair was initially designed with earrings for Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. “She is fashionable and talented; She sings like an angel and she looks like an angel. That is everything,” Hermann said.
“We’ve been friends for a long time, but I also wanted to be here because I think fashion is so important,” Peters said. “When you think of little kids somewhere in the Midwest, trying to invent and express themselves, and fashion is something they seek out and embrace. It’s so important to celebrate. ”
Lots of thoughts among nighttime attendees: The mutual love of Lenny Kravitz, named a 2022 Style Icon by the CFDA, an award presented by Bradley Cooper. “What don’t I like about Lenny and her style?” Michael Kors said on the purple carpet. “He has swagger, glamour, and an American style that’s utterly fearless. Whatever he has, I’ll have it too.”
Amanda Seyfried, along with Kors, agreed. “It almost feels like Lenny doesn’t need to put much thought into his style; he always has all the best pieces.”
“It feels right to honor someone who has changed and moved what makes us feel cool and dope and fresh,” said Keke Palmer, attending her first CFDA Awards in a floral ballgown by Carolina Herrera. Happened.
“Why didn’t Lenny win this award earlier? Because he definitely should have,” Theroux famously said. “Only Lenny Kravitz can pull off Lenny Kravitz’s look. It’s amazing.”
“Lenny and that scarf, right?” Aurora James, 2022 nominee and founding father of instrument model Brother Wellies, commented on Kravitz’s signature accent. “Everything he does is great, and it’s really about expressing your own personality, showing off your culture, how you feel about the world, and not being afraid to take risks.” Kravitz was dressed up for the night by LaQuan Smith, who gave the star a customized look that included a wool blazer, leather-based pants and an ostrich boa.
While the concept of taking risks resonated heavily at the CFDA Awards, Holmes, wearing Simkhai’s crystal-embellished slipdress from her Spring 2023 assortment, said she liked the style because it could be thought of as a sort of storytelling. “It can really take you to another place, while there’s also something so simple and elegant about what I’m wearing,” Holmes said. heart, “Jonathan gives me that glamor and makes me feel like I’m living in a fantasy, and that’s what I love about fashion.”
American Womenswear Designer of the Year Katherine Holstein for the sake
American Menswear Designer of the Year Emily Bode Aujla for Bode
American Accessory Designer of the Year Luar. for Raul Lopez
American Emerging Designer of the Year elena vallejo
Board of Trustees Award Virgil Aboh
fashion icon Lenny Kravitz
Positive Social Impact Award Slaughters from The House of Slay including Prabal Gurung, Laura Kim, Philip Lim, Tina Leung and Ezra William
Founder’s Award in Honor of Eleanor Lamberta Andrew Bolton
Amazon Innovation Award Kim Kardashian, Emma Grede and Jens Grede of Skims
Geoffrey Bean Lifetime Achievement Award Laurie Lynn Stark and Richard Stark of Chrome Hearts
Media Award in Honor of Eugenia Shepard Patti Wilson
Environmental Sustainability Award United Nations
stylist award Law Roach
special anniversary award Jeffrey Banks
