The annual awards hosted by the Council of Fashion Designers of America celebrate the creative achievements of the US fashion industry with a glamorous and star-studded bash.
This year was no different; notable winners announced Monday night in New York City include the Proenza Schouler boys Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez who picked up their fifth CFDA award in their ten year design career.
Full winners:
Womenswear – Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez of Proenza Schouler
Menswear – Thom Browne
Accessories – Phillip Lim of 3.1 Phillip Lim
The Swarovski Awards for emerging talent:
Womenswear – Max Osterweis and Erin Beatty of Suno
Menswear – Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne of Public School
Accessories – Pamela Love
The Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award went to Vera Wang, famed around the world for her womenswear and bridal collections. And it wasn’t an entirely all-American affair; the International Award was handed to Italian designer Riccardo Tisci of Givenchy by actress Jessica Chastain who was dressed in one of the Parisian label’s designs. – AFP RELAX NEWS