The Met Gala may be fashion's prom night, but the CFDA Awards celebrate the designers and influencers [1] who affect our style. That's a pretty big deal. In fact, the red carpet looks [2] we admire wouldn't be possible without these devoted icons [3], stylists, and trendsetters who are attentive to each and every detail. Read on to see who's changed 2016 for the better. Behold: the recipients for every CFDA prize, including a few new titles thanks to the CFDA's partnership with Swarovski.
Womenswear Designer of the Year: Marc Jacobs
CFDA Fashion Icon Award: Beyoncé
The International Award: Alessandro Michele of Gucci
Swarovski Award For Womenswear: Brandon Maxwell
Brandon Maxwell posed with Naomi Campbell [4] on the red carpet.
Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award: Norma Kamali
Media Award, in honor of Eugenia Sheppard: Imran Amed of the Business of Fashion
Imran posed with Alexa Chung on the red carpet.
Swarovski Award For Menswear: Orley
Alex Orley, Samantha Orley, and Matthew Orley on the red carpet.
Menswear Designer of the Year: Thom Browne
Accessory Designer of the Year: Mansur Gavriel
Rachel Mansur and Floriana Gavriel posed on the red carpet.
Swarovski Award For Accessory Design: Paul Andrew
Paul Andrew joined Jessica Chastain on the red carpet.
The Founder’s Award, in honor of Eleanor Lambert: Donna Karan
