Some of the biggest names in the fashion industry gathered in New York’s American Museum of Natural History to celebrate the 2024 CFDA awards. Held annually, the award ceremony spotlights established and emerging designers shaping the fashion landscape and has become a must-see red carpet event.
The evening’s affairs were hosted by Wicked star and red-carpet phenom Cynthia Erivo, where Erykah Badu was bestowed with the Fashion Icon Award. Other winners from the evening included Jamaican womenswear designer Rachel Scott of Diotima and Latinx designers Willy Chavarria and Raul Lopez, who were awarded Menswear and Accessory Designer of the Year, respectively.
While the designers may have won the actual awards, plenty of celebs served up winning styles. See ahead for the chicest looks from the 2024 CFDA awards.
Katie Holmes in Carolina Herrera
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While she may be famous for her enviable street style, Katie Holmes looked elegant in a brightly color-blocked dress by Carolina Herrera. She matched her column skirt with fire-engine red Gianvito Rossi heels.
Cynthia Erivo in custom GAP
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Wicked star Cynthia Erivo wore a witchy black evening gown with a dramatic hood, billowing sleeves, and a fit-and-flare skirt conjured up by Gap Creative Director Zac Posen.
Blake Lively in Michael Kors Collection
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Simple and chic was a winning style combo for Blake Lively, who presented designer Michael Kors with the Positive Change Award. The actress embodied Hollywood glamour, clad in a white scoop neck dress with a draped skirt and a tailored jacket worn over her shoulders.
Jenna Lyons in Thom Browne
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Style icon Jenna Lyons took an androgynous approach to the black tie dress code by rocking a tailored bespoke tuxedo designed by CFDA Chairman Thom Browne.
Tyla in Gucci
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The South African singer, whose stylist Katie Qian recently won an InStyle Imagemakers Award, turned heads in a vintage Gucci black sheer dress from Tom Ford’s 1996 collection for the brand. Tyla’s timelessly flirty look shows why Ford’s reign at the brand has become so celebrated over the years.
Kylie Jenner in Jean Paul Gaultier
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Kylie Jenner served up fierce style in a couture Jean Paul Gaultier dress. The frock, which featured a flurry of black feathers, made a fierce statement.
Darren Criss in Christian Siriano
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Broadway star Darren Criss left onlookers in glee with his ab-baring look from Christian Siriano. The Maybe Happy star rocked a cropped tuxedo jacket paired with a berry-hued tulle ball skirt with cascading black florals.
Eryka Badu in Thom Browne
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Fashion Icon Award Honoree Erykah Badu looked otherwordly in a voluminous black outfit custom made by Thom Browne. Badu also wore decadent jewelry from 2024 CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund winner L’Enchanteur.
Da’Vine Joy Randolph in Wiederhoeft
Actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph looked heavenly in a caramel-corseted confection by Jackson Wiederhoeft. Tulle side panels gave the look a delicate, ballet-inspired touch.
Addison Rae in Thom Browne
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Aquamarine singer Addison Rae floated down the red carpet in a custom Thom Browne creation, which consisted of a fitted grey corset and sequined fishtail skirt. Rae forwent an evening bag in favor of a conch shell to complete her mermaid-core look.
Paige Desorbo in Off-White
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Bravo breakout star Paige Desorbo looked camera-ready in a fashion-forward dress from Off-White. The black sleeveless dress was given a dramatic upgrade thanks to an exaggerated circular collar. She accessorized with a black Croc Edie Parker clutch.
Troye Sivan in Tanner Fletcher
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Singer Troye Sivan proved menswear doesn’t have to be boring. The actor wore a pinstripe suit and layered lace tank tops from design duo Tanner Richie and Fletcher Kasell of Tanner Fletcher.
Paloma Elsesser in Diotima
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Supermodel Paloma Elsesser was stunned in a black and metal-stud paillette gown with fringe and a georgette skirt by Area designer Rachel Scott. She accessorized her gladiator-inspired look with Nina Runsdorf jewelry.
Ella Emhoff in Coach
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Artist and model Ella Emhoff channeled a ’90s grunge aesthetic in a custom Coach silver-textured cropped tank top with an ankle-length plaid skirt featuring an oversized bow.
Nara Smith in Ralph Lauren Collection
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Social media star Nara Smith served up plenty of style with her form-fitting Ralph Lauren dress. Smith looked sultry in the dress, which was covered in scale-like silver sequins.
Omar Apollo in Willy Chavarria
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The God Said No singer Omar Apollo proved that the chocolate brown trend isn’t just for the ladies. His relaxed velvet suit jacket and baggy harem pants were courtesy of the 2023 American Menswear Designer of the Year winner Willy Chavarria,
Paris Hilton in Oscar de la Renta
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Paris Hilton had us saying, “That’s Hot” at the sight of her rose-covered sequined mini-dress from Oscar de la Renta and pointy-toed Le Silla heels.
Lucy Liu
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Vietnamese designer Bach Mai designed this menswear-inspired tuxedo for TV legend Lucy Liu. A sequined cut-out bodysuit with a plunging neckline gave the tailored look a feminine edge.