2016 CFDA Awards: Karlie Kloss Leads the Very Fashionable Fash Pack
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!
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WHO: Olivia Palermo
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WHO: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
WEAR: Michael Kors Collection dress and Transeason 2016 Yasmeen clutch.
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WHO: Taylor Hill
WEAR: Thakoon custom Summer Rose Jacquard Gown.
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WHO: Karlie Kloss
WEAR: Rosie Assoulin dress with crystals from Swarovski; Stuart Weitzman shoes with crystals from Swarovski; Atelier Swarovski jewellery.
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WHO: Ashley, Elizabeth, and Mary Kate Olsen
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WHO: Alexa Chung
WEAR: Prabal Gurung Leather Zip-Front Sheath Dress.
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WHO: Jourdan Dunn
WEAR: Jonathan Simkhai Pre-Spring 17 dress; Eva Fehren jewellery.
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WHO: Hari Nef
WEAR: Gucci F/W 16–17 Panther Embroidery Dress, gold leather clutch, and leather platforms.
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WHO: Martha Hunt
WEAR: Diane Von Furstenberg F/W 16 Jemmie Romper and RE16/17 clutch; Christian Louboutin heels.
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WHO: Olivia Culpo
WEAR: Kate Spade New York blazer, bag, and heels; Mattia Cielo necklace and rings.
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WHO: Lauren Conrad
WEAR: LC Lauren Conrad Runway Collection for Kohl’s fall 2016 slip dress and tuxedo jacket.
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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.
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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.
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WHO: Naomi Campbell
WEAR: Brandon Maxwell custom dress; Lorraine Schwartz jewellery.
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WHO: Alessandra Ambrosio
WEAR: Michael Kors Collection dress.
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WHO: Doutzen Kroes
WEAR: Calvin Klein Collection Pre-Fall 16 jumpsuit.
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WHO: Sophie Kennedy Clark
WEAR: Creatures of the Wind F/W 16 suit and blouse.
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WHO: Olivia Wilde
WEAR: Rosie Assoulin F/W 16 dress; Edie Parker Jean Clutch.
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WHO: Lena Dunham
WEAR: Creatures of the Wind Pre-Fall 16 dress; Irene Neuwirth jewelry; Streetzies shoes.
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WHO: Jennifer Hudson
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WHO: Mia Moretti
WEAR: Alice and Olivia top and skirt.
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WHO: Adriana Lima
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WHO: Shanina Shaik
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WHO: Heidi Klum
WEAR: Roland Mouret Pre-Fall 16 Lauriston Gown; Lorraine Schwartz jewellery; Olgana Paris Decouverte heels.
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WHO: Jasmine Tookes
WEAR: Atelier Swarovski earrings, bracelet, cuff, ring, and clutch.
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WHO: Irina Shayk
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WHO: Emily Ratajkowski
WEAR: Atelier Swarovski Mira Earrings; Atelier Swarovski by Peter Pilotto Arbol Large Hairpin.
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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.
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WHO: Jessica Chastain
WEAR: Prabal Gurung F/W 16 Falling Leaf High-Low Organza Lurex Dress.
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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.
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WHO: Sarah Sampaio
WEAR: DVF F/W 16 Margarita dress and Slim Tonda Miniaudiere Clutch in OxBlood.
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WHO: Josephine Skriver
WEAR: Sachin & Babi F/W 16 Josephine Dress.
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WHO: Rachel Zoe
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