All the BTS Style Snaps You Need to See From the CFDA Awards

By Sarah Wasilak

Updated on 6/6/2016 at 7:00 PM

This year's CFDA Awards were jam-packed with memorable style moments, and not just on the red carpet. Plenty of action went down on stage, too: Karlie Kloss presented this year's Swarovski partnership honors alongside Ansel Elgort, and Jennifer Hudson be performed at the event. 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

Martha Hunt Got Playful

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

Elsa Hosk Played Stylist

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