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Last Monday the 2023 CFDA Fashion Awards took place at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. As reported by CFDA this year’s host was Academy Award Winning Actress Anne Hathaway who presented the American Womenswear Designer of the Year award with Narciso Rodriguez to Catherine Holstein of KHAITE. In case you missed it, here are some of the highlights and winners from the night.
American Menswear Designer of the Year
Designer Willy Chavarria
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J Balvin and Greg Lauren presented the American Menswear Designer of the Year award to Willy Chavarria.
American Accessory Designer of the Year
Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen of The Row
Shop with Google American Emerging Designer of the Year Award
Rachel Scott of Diotima
Rachel Scott, Diotima
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Tennis Champion and Designer Serena is the 2023 Fashion Icon that was presented by Kim Kardashian who previously won the award back in 2018.
Innovation Award presented by Amazon Fashion
goop, with Founder and CEO Gwyneth Paltrow accepting the award.
The Board of Directors Tribute
Designer Vera Wang was recognized for her impact on bridal and presented her reward by Actress Vanessa Hudgens
Media Award in honor of Eugenia Sheppard
Alina Cho
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The Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award
Designer Maria Cornejo
The Environmental Sustainability Award
Designer Mara Hoffman
The Founder’s Award in honor of Eleanor Lambert
Domenico De Sole
Director of Acamar Partners
The International Designer of the Year
Designer Jonathan Anderson
There was a 50th anniversary of Hip-hop featuring a film by legendary music video director Hype Williams and made possible by New Era. Mary J. Blige introduced the film, which featured Missy Elliott, LL Cool J, June Ambrose, Biz Markie, and Salt-N-Pepa, with music by Pharrell.
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That’s it for the CFDA Fashion Awards until next year. Did you catch some of the highlights and winners from the night? Which moment or red carpet look was your favorite? Let us know in the comments below.
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