Rihanna made a surprise appearance at the CFDA Fashion Awards wearing an Alaïa trench coat and harem pants, celebrating her postpartum style and earning the Fashion Icon award, while her partner A$AP Rocky also received recognition, highlighting their influence in fashion.
A$AP Rocky and Rihanna received matching CFDA Fashion Icon awards, celebrating their influence in fashion and their personal milestones, including Rocky's recent legal victory and new family addition. The event featured numerous awards to prominent designers and celebrities, highlighting the year's fashion achievements and tributes, with a notable celebration of legacy brands and emerging talent.
The 2025 CFDA Awards, held at the American Museum of Natural History in NYC and hosted by Teyana Taylor, showcased top celebrity fashion, with Rihanna and A$AP Rocky in Chanel among the standout looks.
Amber Valletta honored Donatella Versace with the Positive Change Award at the 2025 CFDA Awards and wore an iconic Versace gown on the red carpet, celebrating the designer's LGBTQ+ advocacy and support for young talent.
Model Amelia Hamlin made a bold fashion statement at the 2023 CFDA Awards, wearing a completely sheer baby blue gown with nipple-baring details and dramatic ruffled sleeves. The daring look turned heads at the event, held at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Amelia paired the see-through dress with chunky gold bangles, high-waisted undies, and white heels, completing the ensemble with a sleek high ponytail and dramatic makeup. The 22-year-old praised designer Pieter Mulier for creating her fashion fantasy and has never been afraid to push boundaries with her style.
The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) held its annual Fashion Awards in New York City, honoring designers and promoting US fashion on a global stage. Willy Chavarria won Menswear Designer of the Year, Catherine Holstein won Womenswear Designer of the Year, and The Row won Best Accessory Design. A-list celebrities including Serena Williams, Anne Hathaway, and Kim Kardashian showcased their red carpet looks, with Williams becoming the first athlete to be honored as a CFDA Fashion Icon. The event's dress code leaned towards elegant rather than extravagant, and smaller US designers were also highlighted.
The CFDA Awards 2023 red carpet was filled with fashion stars, including Anne Hathaway, Christian Siriano, Karlie Kloss, Sergio Hudson, Ayo Edibiri, and Diane von Furstenberg. Attendees showcased a contemporary approach to red-carpet formality, with outfits ranging from double denim to feathers and pops of neon. Jane Krakowski wore a sheer Cynthia Rowley minidress with platform sandals, while Anne Hathaway rocked a Ralph Lauren double-denim ensemble. Sergio Hudson stood out in a neon green coat, and Diane von Furstenberg arrived with her granddaughter in matching black maxi dresses. Coco Rocha wore Christian Siriano with satin platform pumps, and Nicky Hilton and Stacey Bendet both wore Alice + Olivia. Kenneth Cole opted for an all-black look. The CFDA Awards honor American designers and brands, and this year's event was held in partnership with Amazon Fashion.