There’s perhaps no chicer summer kick-off party than the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards, which ushered in the fashion elite for a glamorous evening at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. Hosted by funnyman Joel McHale, the event brought trendsetters from Olivia Palermo to Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen under one roof to honour the best of the best in fashion right now.
2016 CFDA Awards Winners
Fashion Icon Award: Beyoncé
Womenswear Designer of the Year: Marc Jacobs
Swarovski Award for Womenswear: Brandon Maxwell
Swarovski Award for Menswear: Orley—Alex Orley, Matthew Orley, Samantha Orley
Swarovski Award for Accessory Design: Paul Andrew
Menswear Designer of the Year: Thom Browne
Accessories Designer of the Year: Mansur Gavriel—Rachel Mansur and Floriana Gavriel
Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award: Norma Kamali
The Founder’s Award in Honour of Eleanor Lambert: Donna Karan
International Award: Gucci—Alessandro Michele
The Board of Directors’ Special Tribute Award: David Bowie
The Media Award in Honour of Eugenia Sheppard: Imran Amed, editor in chief of The Business of Fashion
Keep scrolling to see our recap of the unforgettable looks of the night!
WHO: Olivia Palermo
WHO: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
WEAR: Michael Kors Collection dress and Transeason 2016 Yasmeen clutch.
WHO: Taylor Hill
WEAR: Thakoon custom Summer Rose Jacquard Gown.
WHO: Jamie Chung
WEAR: Banana Republic dress.
WHO: Karlie Kloss
WEAR: Rosie Assoulin dress with crystals from Swarovski; Stuart Weitzman shoes with crystals from Swarovski; Atelier Swarovski jewellery.
WHO: Ashley, Elizabeth, and Mary Kate Olsen
WHO: Ciara
WEAR: Roberto Cavalli ruffled dress and belt.
WHO: Alexa Chung
WEAR: Prabal Gurung Leather Zip-Front Sheath Dress.
WHO: Jourdan Dunn
WEAR: Jonathan Simkhai Pre-Spring 17 dress; Eva Fehren jewellery.
WHO: Hari Nef
WEAR: Gucci F/W 16 17 Panther Embroidery Dress, gold leather clutch, and leather platforms.
WHO: Martha Hunt
WEAR: Diane Von Furstenberg F/W 16 Jemmie Romper and RE16/17 clutch; Christian Louboutin heels.
WHO: Olivia Culpo
WEAR: Kate Spade New York blazer, bag, and heels; Mattia Cielo necklace and rings.
WHO: Lauren Conrad
WEAR: LC Lauren Conrad Runway Collection for Kohl’s fall 2016 slip dress and tuxedo jacket.
WHO: Joan Smalls
WEAR: Givenchy dress; Eddie Borgo Vic Minaudière and Idle Line Earring, Allure Cuff, Pavé Zenith Cuff, and the Extra Thin Safety Chain Bracelet.
WHO: Julianne Hough
WEAR: Michael Kors Collection F/W 16 silver metallic embroidered stretch-tulle dress, clutch and sandals; Borgioni earrings; Hearts On Fire diamond ring; Stuart Weitzman heels.
WHO: Naomi Campbell
WEAR: Brandon Maxwell custom dress; Lorraine Schwartz jewellery.
WHO: Alessandra Ambrosio
WEAR: Michael Kors Collection dress.
WHO: Doutzen Kroes
WEAR: Calvin Klein Collection Pre-Fall 16 jumpsuit.
WHO: Sophie Kennedy Clark
WEAR: Creatures of the Wind F/W 16 suit and blouse.
WHO: Olivia Wilde
WEAR: Rosie Assoulin F/W 16 dress; Edie Parker Jean Clutch.
WHO: Lena Dunham
WEAR: Creatures of the Wind Pre-Fall 16 dress; Irene Neuwirth jewelry; Streetzies shoes.
WHO: Riley Keough
WEAR: Proenza Schouler dress.
WHO: Jennifer Hudson
WHO: Mia Moretti
WEAR: Alice and Olivia top and skirt.
WHO: Adriana Lima
WHO: Shanina Shaik
WHO: Heidi Klum
WEAR: Roland Mouret Pre-Fall 16 Lauriston Gown; Lorraine Schwartz jewellery; Olgana Paris Decouverte heels.
WHO: Jasmine Tookes
WEAR: Atelier Swarovski earrings, bracelet, cuff, ring, and clutch.
WHO: Irina Shayk
WHO: Jessica Hart
WEAR: Alexandre Birman heels.
WHO: Emily Ratajkowski
WEAR: Atelier Swarovski Mira Earrings; Atelier Swarovski by Peter Pilotto Arbol Large Hairpin.
WHO: Kristen Dunst
WEAR: Rodarte F/W 16 Hand Beaded Metallic Moss and Lace Dress and Metallic Heels; Joseph Free Orchid Earrings with Fresh Flowers.
WHO: Coco Rocha
WEAR: CO+CO dress.
WHO: Jessica Chastain
WEAR: Prabal Gurung F/W 16 Falling Leaf High-Low Organza Lurex Dress.
WHO: Elsa Hosk
WEAR: Naeem Khan jumpsuit and clutch.
WHO: Hilary Rhoda
WEAR: Monique Lhuillier dress.
WHO: Zosia Mamet
WEAR: Maiyet F/W 16 dress; John Hardy Classic Chain Magic Cut Silver Diamond Ring with Black Onyx and the Dot Silver Lava Ring with Red Sapphire.
WHO: Sarah Sampaio
WEAR: DVF F/W 16 Margarita dress and Slim Tonda Miniaudiere Clutch in OxBlood.
WHO: Josephine Skriver
WEAR: Sachin Babi F/W 16 Josephine Dress.
WHO: Rachel Zoe
WHO: Alek Wek
WEAR: Aquatalia heels.
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