Rachel Scott of Diotima Named American Womenswear Designer of the Year and Willy Chavarria Named American Menswear Designer of the Year
NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council of Fashion Designers of America [CFDA] celebrated the winners and honorees of the 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards presented by Amazon Fashion at the American Museum of Natural History.
CFDA Chairman Thom Browne welcomed honorees, nominees, and 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards guests at the start of the ceremony.
Tony, Emmy, Grammy winner and Academy Award nominated Cynthia Erivo served as the evening's host.
Da'Vine Joy Randolph presented the American Womenswear Designer of the Year award to Rachel Scott of Diotima, while Troye Sivan presented the American Menswear Designer of the Year award to Willy Chavarria.
Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie announced Raul Lopez of Luar as the American Accessory Designer of the Year, while Molly Gordon and Brandon Maxwell presented the Google Shopping American Emerging Designer of the Year award to Henry Zankov of Zankov.
Erykah Badu was named Fashion Icon, presented by André 3000.
Following remarks from Vice President of Amazon Fashion Jenny Freshwater, Charles Melton and Kelsea Ballerini gave the Innovation Award presented by Amazon Fashion to Coach for Coachtopia. Creative Director Stuart Vevers accepted the award on behalf of the brand.
The Founder's Award in honor of Eleanor Lambert was presented to Hamish Bowles by Marc Jacobs.
Blake Lively presented Michael Kors with the Positive Change Award.
Anna Wintour presented Annie Leibovitz with the Media Award in honor of Eugenia Sheppard.
Molly Ringwald presented the newly-renamed Isabel Toledo Board of Directors' Tribute to Isabel Toledo. Ruben Toledo accepted the award on behalf of his late wife.
Amy Griffin gave the International Award to Daniel Roseberry of Schiaparelli.
The Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Stephen Burrows by Donna Karan and Todd Oldham.
Program highlights:
U.S. Senator for New York Kirsten Gillibrand encouraged guests to exercise their right to vote in the 2024 presidential election on November 5.
French singer Yseult performed the song "MTV" from her new album "Mental."
A film by Nian Fish captured American fashion highlights of the past year.
Amazon Fashion is the Presenting Partner for the CFDA Fashion Awards.
Additional supporters of the 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards include:
Google Shopping, Supporter of the Google Shopping American Emerging Designer of the Year Award
Morgan Stanley, Official Financial Partner
Hourglass, Official Beauty Sponsor
WHP Global, Supporter of the Student Viewing Section
Champagne courtesy of Armand de Brignac
Transportation provided by Rivian