Fashion’s reigning couple, A$AP Rocky and Rihanna, added another prestigious accolade to their collection this week as Rocky was honoured with a Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) prize.
The occasion, usually dubbed the ‘Oscars of fashion’, noticed the pair grace the purple carpet on the American Museum of Natural History, impeccably wearing designer ensembles from Chanel and Alaia.
The award marks a big second for the multi-talented star, following a tumultuous begin to the yr that noticed him acquitted of felony assault prices.
Since then, Rocky has taken on the function of artistic director for Ray-Ban, staged his second runway present for his company AWGE, co-chaired the Met Gala, and featured in two movies.
Presenting him with the fashion icon award, Condé Nast chief content material officer Anna Wintour welcomed him into the CFDA household, saying: “He’s joining us here tonight two months after the birth of his third child, named Rocki. Seeing A$AP Rocky, the devoted father, makes it clear how much family means to him and now we are all welcoming him into ours.”
In his acceptance speech, Rocky expressed profound gratitude to his crew for their unwavering assist throughout difficult occasions. “Thank you for holding me down, especially when the going gets rough, and you go through trials and tribulations,” he mentioned.
The 37-year-old additionally took a second to acknowledge Rihanna, seated within the viewers, who herself acquired the CFDA fashion icon award in 2014. “And look, we did it, baby,” he proudly declared.
The star-studded visitor checklist included supermodel Naomi Campbell, singer Lily Allen, and designers Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.
Host Teyana Taylor stored the viewers entertained, becoming a number of Thom Browne seems. Her comedic timing shone by means of, even when she playfully struggled with the teleprompter. Taylor additionally lightened the temper with a joke about discovering an appropriate outfit for jury obligation, quipping that she ought to seek the advice of A$AP Rocky, who “knows how to wear a nasty suit in a courtroom.”
Beyond the headline-making honour for A$AP Rocky, the ceremony celebrated a number of fashion heavyweights and rising abilities.
CFDA chairman Thom Browne introduced couturier Ralph Rucci with the celebrated Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award. Ralph Lauren, with over 5 a long time within the trade, secured his second Women’s Wear Designer of the Year award, triumphing over a powerful area of nominees, together with Rachel Scott of Diotima and Tory Burch.
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen had been recognised as American Accessory Designer of the Year for their luxurious model The Row, whereas Thom Browne himself claimed the American Menswear Designer of the Year award for his distinctive tailoring.
The Emerging Designer of the Year prize went to Ashlynn Park of the model Ashlyn, introduced by pop-star Addison Rae and designer Christopher John Rogers. Park, whose label launched in 2020, can be a CFDA fashion fund finalist, with the final word winner to be introduced later this month.
Supermodel Amber Valletta introduced the Positive Change Award to Donatella Versace, sporting the long-lasting low-cut Versace jungle costume – first modelled by Valletta and later by Jennifer Lopez.
In a heartfelt tribute to the Alaia fashion home, supermodel and long-time muse Naomi Campbell honoured Pieter Mulier with the International Designer of the Year award. Campbell, a detailed buddy of the late Azzedine Alaia, affectionately generally known as ‘Papa’, praised Mulier for honouring Alaia’s legacy since taking the artistic helm in 2021.
Hollywood was current, with Julianne Moore presenting the Founder’s Award to Cynthia Rowley. Jennifer Lawrence honoured W journal editor-in-chief Sara Moonves with the Media Award, and filmmaker Ava DuVernay introduced Jerry Lorenzo of Fear of God with the Innovation Award.
Andre Walker acquired the Isabel Toledo Board of Directors’ Tribute for his contributions.
Amidst the night’s surprises, together with a musical efficiency by Olivia Dean, one culinary fixed remained: the ceremony’s well-known hen pot pie, served beneath the colossal blue whale mannequin, topped with a puff pastry formed into an animal.