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2018 CFDA Awards: Red Carpet Looks of Distinction

If you’ve made it to the level of being considered by The Council of Fashion Designers of America then you’re already a winner in most fashion circles. And, in a historical twist, earlier this week actress Issa Rae made hitory by being the first Black woman to host the awards. A celebration of American fashion, creativity and innovation; welcome to the fashion highlights from the 2018 CFDA Awards!

Designer Narciso Rodriguez, winner of the lifetime achievement 2018 CFDA awards
Designer Narciso Rodriguez, winner of the lifetime achievement award
American Gold 2018 CFDA Award Ralph Lauren
American Gold Award-Ralph Lauren
Raf Simons and Naomi Campbell in Calvin Klein at the 2018 CFDA Awards in New
Raf Simons and Naomi Campbell in Calvin Klein at the 2018 CFDA Fashion Awards
Oprah Winfrey and Edward Enninful at 2018 CFDA Awards
Oprah Winfrey and Edward Enninful
Parkland Student activist, Delaney Tarr and 2018 CFDA Awards Swarovski Award for Positive Change winner, Diane Von Furstenberg
(L to R) Parkland Student activist, Delaney Tarr and 2018 CFDA Swarovski Award for Positive Change winner, Diane Von Furstenberg
Designers Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen pose with 2018 CFDA Accessories Designer of The Year award
Designers Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen pose with 2018 CFDA Accessories Designer of The Year award
The 2018 CFDA Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent winner Sander Lak Sander Lak
The 2018 CFDA Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent winner Sander Lak Sander Lak
Actress Lupita Nyong'o (left), and fashion designer Donatella Versace, winner of the international award, at the 2018 CFDA Awards
Actress Lupita Nyong’o (left), and fashion designer Donatella Versace, winner of the international award

Statement Makers – 2018 CFDA Awards

A celebration of American fashion, creativity and innovation; welcome to the fashion highlights from the 2018 CFDA Awards!
A celebration of American fashion, creativity and innovation; welcome to the fashion highlights from the 2018 CFDA Awards!
Naomi Campbell in Raf Simons for Calvin Klein at 2018 CFDA Awards
Naomi Campbell in Raf Simons for Calvin Klein
Issa Rae in Pyer Moss at 2018 CFDA Awards
The evening’s host Issa Rae in Pyer Moss
BØRNS in Sies Marjan at 2018 CFDA Awards
BØRNS in Sies Marjan
Hamish Bowles and Anna Wintour at 2018 CFDA Awards
Hamish Bowles and Anna Wintour
Kaia Gerber in Alexander Wang at 2018 CFDA Awards
Kaia Gerber in Alexander Wang
Gigi Hadid in Versace at 2018 CFDA Awards
Gigi Hadid in Versace
Kendall Jenner in Alexandre Vauthier Couture at 2018 CFDA Awards
Kendall Jenner in Alexandre Vauthier Couture

Simple Classics –  2018 CFDA Awards

The impact of simplicity is often taken for granted when it comes to fashion. Clean lines and minimal fuss can either accentuate superior craftsmanship, or highlight a lack of creativity with any fashion collection. The fashion gods definitely smiles on these ladies and once again proved that less can definitely translate as more.

Ashley Graham in Vera Wang at the 2018 CFDA Awards
Ashley Graham in Vera Wang
Dianna Agron in Monse at the 2018 CFDA Awards
Dianna Agron in Monse
Joan Smalls in Brandon Maxwell at the 2018 CFDA Awards
Joan Smalls in Brandon Maxwell
Karlie Kloss in Jason Wu at the 2018 CFDA Awards
Karlie Kloss in Jason Wu
Rachel Zoe at the 2018 CFDA Awards
Rachel Zoe
Kim Kardashian in Rick Owens at 2018 CFDA Awards
Kim Kardashian in Rick Owens

Pucker Up – 2018 CFDA Awards

Nothing mellow about these yellows! Contrasting pops of lemony yellow on the evening’s red carpet was like letting the sunshine in. We had forgotten just how much we loved this smile inducing color.

Irina Shayk in Diane von Furstenberg at 2018 CFDA Awards
Irina Shayk in Diane von Furstenberg
Olivia Culpo in Rebecca Minkoff at 2018 CFDA Awards
Olivia Culpo in Rebecca Minkoff
Vera Wang in Vera Wang at 2018 CFDA Awards
Vera Wang at 2018 CFDA Awards

Romantic Overtures – 2018 CFDA Awards

Subtle touches that take a would-be red carpet look from forgettable to unforgettable. With a little help from whisper soft lace and sheer elements we fell in love at first glance with these ensembles.

Emily Ratajkowski in Brock Collection at 2018 CFDA Awards
Emily Ratajkowski in Brock Collection
Lily Aldridge in Brock Collection at 2018 CFDA Awards
Lily Aldridge in Brock Collection
Lupita Nyong'o in Versace at 2018 CFDA Awards
Lupita Nyong’o in Versace
Linda Fargo in Oscar de la Renta at 2018 CFDA Awards
Linda Fargo in Oscar de la Renta
Daria Strokous in Jonathan Simkhai at 2018 CFDA Awards
Daria Strokous in Jonathan Simkhai

Official 2018 CFDA Award Recipients List (courtesy of Vogue):

Swarovski Award for Positive Change
Diane von Furstenberg

Members Salute
Ralph Lauren

Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award
Narciso Rodriguez

Founder’s Award
Carolina Herrera

International Award
Donatella Versace

Media Award
Edward Enninful

Fashion Icon Award
Naomi Campbell

Influencer Award
Kim Kardashian West

Accessory Designer of the Year
Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen, The Row

Menswear Designer of the Year
Supreme

Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent
Sander Lak, Sies Marjan

Womenswear Designer of the Year
Raf Simons, Calvin Klein