The 2017 Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards took place at Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, where designers, models, and style icons like Bella Hadid, Nicole Kidman, and Lupita Nyong’o will be applauding for the winners, Vogue reports.
The CFDA Fashion Awards, in partnership with Swarovski for the sixteenth year, was hosted by comedian Seth Meyers, who previously hosted the event in June 2012.
According to E! News, there were some famous presenters like Jon Bon Jovi, who presented the first-ever Swarovski Award for Positive Change to his good friend, designer Kenneth Cole. The legendary rocker, who was well-dressed for the occasion, said a poignant quote, “It’s great to be recognized for your shoes, but it’s better to be recognized for your soul.”
The chairwoman of CFDA, Diane Von Furstenberg, previously said in a statement, “I am so happy that Seth agreed to be our host.” She noted that Meyers’ “charm, wit and intelligence will enhance an evening that we plan to be very festive.”
According to the site of CFDA, the awards, which started in 1981, are the “highest honor in fashion and recognize the outstanding contributions made to American fashion in womenswear, menswear, and accessories as well as journalism, creative vision, personal style, and lifetime achievement.”
Here’s the list of winners:
Menswear Designer of the Year:
WINNER: Raf Simons for Calvin Klein
Robert Geller
Thom Browne
Tim Coppens
Todd Snyder
Accessory Designer of the Year:
WINNER: Stuart Vevers for Coach
Irene Neuwirth
Rachel Mansur and Floriana Gavriel for Mansur Gavriel
Paul Andrew
Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen for The Row
Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent:
Laura Vassar and Kristopher Brock for Brock Collection
Gabriela Hearst
WINNER: Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia for Monse
Virgil Abloh for Off-White
Sander Lak for Sies Marjan
Womenswear Designer of the Year:
Joseph Altuzarra
WINNER: Raf Simons for Calvin Klein
Marc Jacobs
Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez for Proenza Schouler
Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen for The Row
Inaugural Swarovski Award for Positive Change: Kenneth Cole
Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award: Rick Owens
International Award: Demna Gvasalia for Vetements and Balenciaga
The Founder’s Award: Pat McGrath
Board of Directors’ Tribute: Cecile Richards, Gloria Steinem and Janelle Monáe
Fashion Icon Award: Franca Sozzani, Italian Vogue editor-chief, posthumous
