The highly esteemed Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) made headlines recently with the announcement of the winners of the 2019 CFDA Fashion Awards, which took place on June 3 at the Brooklyn Museum. The star-studded event, hosted by Hasan Minhaj and Jessica Williams, was a glamorous affair celebrating the crème de la crème of American fashion.
Among the standout winners was the legendary Jennifer Lopez, who was bestowed with the prestigious Fashion Icon Award for her unparalleled style and influence in the industry. Rick Owens also shined bright, clinching the highly coveted Menswear Designer of the Year accolade. Brandon Maxwell was crowned as the Womenswear Designer of the Year, while the talented duo Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen of The Row claimed the Accessory Designer of the Year award.
The Emerging Designer of the Year title was clinched by Emily Adams Bode for her innovative work with Bode, a New York-based label revered for its distinctive aesthetic and craftsmanship. The evening also saw fashion luminaries like Bob Mackie being honored with the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award, and even the iconic Barbie doll receiving the Board of Directors’ Tribute.
In addition to recognizing outstanding designers, the CFDA Fashion Awards also paid tribute to key figures in the industry, with luminaries like Sarah Burton and Eileen Fisher being honored for their immense contributions. The event also paid homage to fashion icons Carine Roitfeld and Lynn Yaeger, underscoring their lasting impact on the industry.
This year’s ceremony was particularly special as it marked the inauguration of Tom Ford as the new chairman of the CFDA, ushering in a new era for the organization. The CFDA Fashion Awards stand as a beacon of innovation and excellence in American fashion, serving as a platform to honor and showcase the incredible talent within the industry.
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