This year's CFDA Awards were jam-packed with memorable style moments, and not just on the red carpet [1]. Plenty of action went down on stage, too: Karlie Kloss presented this year's Swarovski partnership honors alongside Ansel Elgort, and Jennifer Hudson [2] be performed at the event [3]. But before the stars and designers arrived at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, they shared all their prep for the ceremony. We've got all the behind-the-scenes shots that really psyched us up, from close-up details of dresses to set prep and even clues about who'd be wearing what. Read on for the can't-miss insider details from the evening.
The Invites Were Playfully Splashed in Gold
There's a Lot of Prep Work to Set the Stage
And a Serious Calm Before the Storm
Karlie Kloss Flashed Her Stuart Weitzman Heels
Dannijo Sisters Jodie and Danielle Snyder Posed With Sofia Sanchez de Betak
Joan Smalls Showed Off a New Look in Her Givenchy Dress
Alessandra Ambrosio Paid Homage to Prince in Michael Kors
Kirsten Dunst Showed Off Her Sequined Rodarte Look
Olivia Culpo and America Ferrera Were All Dressed Up in Kate Spade
As Were Their Dates, Deborah Lloyd and Nicolette Mason
Shanina Shaik Shook Her Stuff in a Golden Dress
Alicia Silverstone, Christian Siriano, and Selma Blair Hung Tight in the Cab
DVF's Date Was Jonathan Saunders
Heidi Klum Wore a Roland Mouret Dress
Doutzen Kroes Was Glowing in Her Dressing Room
And Just Like That, She Was All Done Up
Sara Sampaio Relaxed in Her Bathrobe
Jourdan Dunn Had a Final Fitting in Her Jonathan Simkhai Number
She Put the Finishing Touches on Her Look
Then Got Into the Cab With Mr. Simkhai Himself
Jessica Chastain Celebrated With a Little Bubbly
Then Shared a Sneak Peek of Her Naeem Khan Number
She Wore Stunning Chandelier Earrings
Lena Dunham Hung Out With Her BFF, Jenni Konner
She Cleaned Up Fabulously — in a Creatures of the Wind Dress and Irene Neuwirth Jewels
Gucci Designer Alessandro Michele Shared a Sneak Peek of an Embellished Blazer
Kate Spade Showed the Embellishments on Deborah Lloyd's Dress
Coco Rocha Couldn't Decide Which Co+Co Dress to Wear
So She Let Her Followers Choose
She Played Up Her High-Neck Dress With Spike Earrings
Christian Siriano Put the Finishing Touches on a Dress
Jennifer Hudson Prepared For Her Big Performance
Hilary Rhoda Shared a Detail Shot of Her Monique Lhuillier Look
Prabal Gurung Made Us Guess Who His Date Would Be
Nicolette Mason Showed Off Her Cute Kate Spade Accessories
Liu Wen and Imran Amed Relaxed in Bed in Matching PJs
Sachin & Babi Shared a Photo From Josephine Skriver's Fitting
And an Exclusive Look at Her Red Chiffon
She Looked Gorgeous and Ready to Go
Alessandro Michele Designed This Gucci Number For the CFDA Awards Journal