Last night, the fashion crowd arrived in full force to the 2021 CFDA Awards at The Pool + The Grill in New York City, and this year, thankfully, felt like a true return to form—bold looks and all (we’re big fans of Kid Cudi’s custom bridal gown by ERL in particular). Emily Blunt injected a welcome dose of humor to the affair as host, while one of the night’s big winners, Christopher John Rogers, had the room on the verge of tears when he accepted the award for American Womenswear Designer of the Year with a heartfelt, emotional speech. ELLE’s own Nina Garcia reflected on her Latina heritage and the importance of diverse storytelling when she received the Media Award in Honor of Eugenia Sheppard. Zendaya was a Fashion Icon and wore her Vera Wang skirt set and Vera Wang bandeau in fiery red. Check out the complete list below.
American Womenswear Designers Award
Christopher John Rogers
American Menswear Designers of the Year
Emily Bode Aujla, Bode
American Accessories Designer of The Year
Telfar Clemens at Telfar
American Emerging Designer Award
Edvin Thompson from Theophilio
International Women’s Designer of the Year
Demna Gvasalia from Balenciaga
International Men’s Designer of the Year
Grace Wales Bonner Of Wales Bonner
Fashion Icon
Zendaya
Face of the Year
Anya Taylor-Joy
Positive Social Influence Award
The Model Alliance
Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award
Dapper Dan
Founder’s Award
Aurora James
Board of Directors’ Tribute
Yeohlee Teng
Media Award in Honour of Eugenia Shepherd
Nina Garcia
Environmental Sustainability Award
Patagonia
Source: elle
