American designers always have one event circled on their calendars in thick red pen: the annual CFDA Fashion Awards, which honors the fashion industry's top talent. This year's red carpet was filled to the brim with well-dressed celebrities such as Zendaya, Ciara, host Emily Blunt, and Anya Taylor-Joy, who all came with their fashion A game to support the nominees. Ashley Olsen was a guest as well as a nominee—The Row founders were contenders for the American Accessory Designer of the Year award but ultimately lost to Telfar Clemens.
"The 2021 CFDA Fashion Awards mark the much-anticipated in-person return to our biggest fundraiser for CFDA's scholarship programs," CFDA CEO Steven Kolb said in a statement. "We're also incredibly pleased to see several talented names among the nominees for the first time. American fashion is experiencing a renewed energy, and these designers play a significant role in the future trajectory of our industry."
Keep reading to see the night's top winners and the best red carpet looks.
American Womenswear Designer of the Year: Christopher John Rogers for Christopher John Rogers
American Menswear Designer of the Year: Emily Adams Bode for Bode
American Accessory Designer of the Year: Telfar Clemens for Telfar
American Emerging Designer of the Year: Edvin Thompson for Theophilio
Fashion Icon: Zendaya
Face of the Year: Anya Taylor-Joy
WHO: Zendaya
WEAR: Vera Wang top and skirt; Bulgari necklace, bracelet, rings, and earrings
WHO: Emily Blunt
WEAR: Christopher John Rogers suit; Bulgari necklace, earrings, and rings
WHO: Anya Taylor-Joy
WEAR: Oscar de la Renta outfit; Tiffany & Co. jewelry; Gigi Burris hat; Stuart Weitzman pumps; Wolford Individual 10 Back Seam Tights ($57)
WHO: Aubrey Plaza
WEAR: Thom Browne outfit; Ananya ring; Grace Lee earrings and ring
WHO: Iman
WHO: Emily Ratajkowski
WEAR: Miu Miu outfit
WHO: Ciara
WEAR: Tom Ford dress; David Yurman bracelet; Le Vian earrings
WHO: Anna Wintour
WHO: Ashley Olsen
WEAR: The Row dress
WHO: Kid Cudi
WEAR: ERL gown
WHO: HoYeon Jung
WEAR: Louis Vuitton dress
WHO: Paloma Elsesser
WEAR: Peter Do outfit
WHO: Drew Barrymore
WEAR: Christian Siriano dress; Lorraine Schwartz earrings and ring
WHO: Hari Nef
WEAR: Coach coat, dress, and bag; KatKim ring; Eéra ring
WHO: Carly Cushnie
WHO: Precious Lee
WHO: Zazie Beetz
WHO: Cara Delevingne
WHO: Aurora James
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