On October 28, the 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards, presented by Amazon Fashion, took place at the American Museum of Natural History. This event celebrated top talents in American fashion, bringing together influential figures who honored outstanding designers across various categories.
The winners of each category at the 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards are as follows:
- American Womenswear Designer of the Year
- Winner: Rachel Scott (Diotima)
- Presenter: Da’Vine Joy Randolph
- American Menswear Designer of the Year
- Winner: Willy Chavarria
- Presenter: Troye Sivan
- American Accessories Designer of the Year
- Winner: Raul Lopez (Luar)
- Presenters: Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie
- Google Shopping American Emerging Designer of the Year
- Winner: Henry Zankov (Zankov)
- Presenters: Molly Gordon and Brandon Maxwell
- Fashion Icon Award
- Honoree: Erykah Badu
- Presenter: André 3000
- Founder’s Award in Honor of Eleanor Lambert
- Recipient: Hamish Bowles
- Presenter: Marc Jacobs
- Board of Directors’ Tribute – Isabel Toledo Award
- Honoree: Isabel Toledo (accepted by Ruben Toledo)
- Presenter: Molly Ringwald
- Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award
- Recipient: Stephen Burrows
- Presenters: Donna Karan and Todd Oldham
- Innovation Award (Presented by Amazon Fashion)
- Recipient: Coachtopia (Coach’s sustainability line)
- Representative: Stuart Vevers, Creative Director
- Positive Change Award
- Recipient: Michael Kors
- Presenter: Blake Lively
- Media Award in Honor of Eugenia Sheppard
- Recipient: Annie Leibovitz
- Presenter: Anna Wintour
- International Award
- Recipient: Daniel Roseberry (Schiaparelli)
- Presenter: Amy Griffin
Event Highlights and Sponsors
CFDA Chairman Thom Browne opened the event with a welcome speech, followed by a call to action from U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand encouraging guests to vote. French singer Yseult performed “MTV” from her album “Mental”, while director Nian Fish showcased a short film highlighting American fashion over the past year. Jenny Freshwater, President of Amazon Fashion, presented the Innovation Award, underscoring Amazon’s commitment to supporting the fashion industry.
Sponsors: Alongside Amazon Fashion as the presenting partner, the event was supported by Google Shopping (for the Emerging Designer Award), Morgan Stanley (official financial partner), Hourglass (official beauty sponsor), and WHP Global (supporting the Student Viewing Section). Guests enjoyed champagne by Armand de Brignac, transportation by Rivian, and premium desserts by Häagen-Dazs to sweeten the conclusion of a memorable evening.
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