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June 5, 2018
By Snobette
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Raf Simons Takes Home CFDA Womenswear Designer Award

June 5, 2018. Leave a Comment

Calvin Klein designer Raf Simons last night (June 4, 2018) was awarded CFDA’s womenswear designer of the year award for 2018 at a ceremony that took place at the Brooklyn Museum. “Insecure” boss Issa Rae hosted the event, marking the first time a woman has hosted in over a decade and the first time a black woman has taken on the role. Rae wore looks by black designers Pyer Moss, Sergio Hudson and Shanel and was styled by Jason Rembert.

The event included a CFDA member salute to Ralph Lauren who received words of praise from designers Vera Wang, Tommy Hilfiger, Michael Kors, Alexander Wang, Thom Browne, Jeffrey Banks, John Varvatos, Donna Karan, Marcus Wainwright, Jason Wu, Diane von Furstenberg, Tory Burch, Carolina Herrera, Marc Jacobs, Norma Kamali, Calvin Klein, and Reed Krakoff.

Check out all the winners below, including Kim Kardashian who was the recipient of CFDA’s first-ever influencer award.

Womenswear designer of the year: Raf Simons for Calvin Klein
Menswear designer of the year: Supreme (read more here)
Accessory designer of the year: Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen
Emerging talent award: Sander Lak for Sies Marjan.

Fashion icon: Naomi Campbell
Influencer award: Kim Kardashian
Swarovski award for positive change: Diane Von Furstenberg
Geoffrey Beane lifetime achievement: Narcisco Rodriguez
Media award: Edward Enninful
Founders award: Carolina Herrera
International award: Donatella Versace

Check out some of the attendees below.

Issa Rae in Pyer Moss

Hosted the #CFDAAwards last night and couldn’t have done it without my #GlamGang! Thank you, @jasonrembert for fits by all black designers. Thank you, @joannasimkin for beating my tired face to life. (❤: @covergirl) Thank you, @lovingyourhair for your infinite encyclopedia of hairstyles. Thank you, @erierilady for hooking up my nails. Special thank you to @nfrothwell for loaning me your funny last night.

A post shared by Issa Rae (@issarae) on Jun 5, 2018 at 2:26am PDT

Kim Kardashian in Rick Owens

Congratulations Kim Kardashian for the influencer award you deserve #CFDAAwards . @kimkardashian

A post shared by CFDA Awards (@cfdaawards) on Jun 4, 2018 at 9:26pm PDT

Donatella Versace and Gigi Hadid

The arrival of the Versace team in the celebration of tonight @gigihadid and @donatella_versace #CFDAAwards ‘2018.

A post shared by CFDA Awards (@cfdaawards) on Jun 4, 2018 at 4:47pm PDT

Lupita Nyongo in Versace with actress Dede Ayite

The Status Quo. @versace @dedeayite @cfda

A post shared by Lupita Nyong’o (@lupitanyongo) on Jun 4, 2018 at 9:33pm PDT

Edward Enninful and Naomi Campbell in Calvin Klein

CFDA Fashion Icon @iamnaomicampbell and Media Award recipient @britishvogue’s @edward_enninful enjoying tonight’s many celebrations #CFDAAwards @swarovski Director: @markleibowitzpictures DP: @keonstuff Set Design: @makeriestudio

A post shared by cfda (@cfda) on Jun 4, 2018 at 8:03pm PDT

Naomi Campbell

On my way to the @cfda thank you @calvinklein @rafsimons @tiffanyandco ♥️♥️♥️😘

A post shared by Naomi Campbell (@iamnaomicampbell) on Jun 4, 2018 at 4:45pm PDT

Philip Lim and Kehlani

my amazing date! so honored to be attending tonight supporting a designer who is not only outstanding, but a man of color & fellow earth sign!! ☺️☺️ thank you for making me feel like a goddess, this dress is ALMOST half as lovely as your energy.

A post shared by ARTIVIST 333 (@kehlani) on Jun 4, 2018 at 6:21pm PDT

Gigi Hadid in Versace, Precious Lee in Christian Siriano and Leomie Anderson in Milly

Mixtape dropping soon💵🔥 @gigihadid @leomieanderson #cfdaawards

A post shared by PRECIOUS LEE (@preciousleexoxo) on Jun 5, 2018 at 10:09am PDT

Kendall Jenner in Alexandre Vauthier

KENDALL 💫 In @alexandrevauthier #cfdaawards #aboutlastnight

A post shared by Alexandre Vauthier Official (@alexandrevauthier) on Jun 5, 2018 at 3:08am PDT

Uncategorized Calvin Klein CFDA Issa Rae Kim Kardashian Naomi Campbell Supreme

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She said until she developed "range," she didn't hear from any brands other than Fashion Nova."

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Check on the slide to see Kim's approved cover image.
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