Setting the tone for what is sure to be a fashionable affair, the red carpet with an American black tie dress code brought out our most sartorial savvy faves across industries for a night celebrating craftsmanship and design. Reality starlet Olandria Carthen in custom Brandon Blackwood, Addison Rae in a flirty silhouette, and Luar’s Raul Lopez in feathered trim details — this carpet had it all.
Two of the most anticipated arrivals of the night, fashion power duo Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, graced the venue to relish in Rocky’s Fashion Icon award. With additional honorees such as Jerry Lorenzo, Cynthia Rowley, Andre Walker, Pieter Muller, Donatella Versace, Sarah Moonves, and Ralph Rucci, the ceremony, helmed by CFDA Chairman Thom Browne and CEO and President Steven Kolb, boasts a vast cohort of design creatives across the American fashion sphere and beyond.
As we await the results for this year’s awards, we’re spotlighting some of the most standout red carpet looks as the night unfolds.
Lily Allen
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Nina Dobrev
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Olivia Dean
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Naomi Campbell
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Sombr
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Saweetie
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Brittany Snow
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Mandy Moore
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Reneé Rapp
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Michelle Williams
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Adéla
Leslie Bibb
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Rain Spencer
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Ashley Graham
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Naomi Watts
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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky
Fashion’s favorite couple leave us speechless in custom Alaïa and Chanel, respectively.Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic.
Brandon Blackwood and Olandria Carthen
Accessory designer Brandon Blackwood steps out onto the carpet with Love Island breakout star Olandria Carthen on his arm, both wearing custom chocolate brown designs from Blackwood’s label.Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images.
Amber Valletta and Donatella Versace
No doubt in honor of Donatella Versace’s acknowledgement this evening, actress Amber Valletta wears the famous Versace dress in tropical green and blue hues.Photo by Jamie McCarthy/WireImage.
Addison Rae
The night’s host serves up a mermaid silhouette in black with a sheer-lined bodice.Photo by Jamie McCarthy/WireImage.
EJAE and Zac Posen
Musical artist EJAE accompanies American designer Zac Posen, Creative Director of Gap, both in fittingly chic denim numbers.
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Thom Browne and Teyana Taylor
The CFDA Chairman and menswear nominee Thom Browne looks picturesque in his custom designs alongside Teyana Taylor, with Browne in his expertly tailored uniform while Taylor wears a structured suit jacket with a tailored waist, paired with a fantastic black headpiece. Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images.
Angel Reese
The basketball star and newest Victoria Secret Angel blesses the carpet in a sequin embellished number paired with a cascading black shawl. Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images.
Elsa Hosk
The supermodel is ethereal in a champagne-toned gown with shimmering details.Photo by Jamie McCarthy/WireImage.
Jenna Lyons
The CFDA red carpet host and fashion designer Jenna Lyons arrives in a charcoal suit and elbow length leather gloves.Photo by Jamie McCarthy/WireImage.
Jasmin Larian Hekmat and Barbara Palvin
Cult Gaia founder Jasmin Larian Hekmat and model Barbara Palvin are both visions to behold, with the former in a striking brown gown with sweeping layers and tasteful cutouts, and the latter in a crimson, draping fringe gown.Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images.
Bad Gyal and Raul Lopez
Spanish artist Bad Gyal accompanies CFDA American Accessory Designer of the Year nominee Raul Lopez, both wearing sleek black ensembles from the designer’s brand Luar.Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images.
Kelsea Ballerini
Grammy-nominated artist Kelsea Ballerini keeps it country chic with a dark brown V-cut gown lined with fringe trim.Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images.
Suni Lee
Sunisa Lee looks like Olympic gold in a soft peach gown with ruched detailed bodice and a ruffled hem train.Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images.
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and Bach Mai
The dazzling Maitreyi Ramakrishnan arrives with designer Bach Mai, both in gradient-like houndstooth designs that soften into cascading ivory.Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images.
Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne
The street-style aficionados of fashion label Public School are effortlessly stylish in coordinating leather jackets and tailored pants.Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images.
Zarina Yeva
Actress Zarina Yeva brings whimsy to the carpet in a fantastical two-piece printed look, adorned with mixed metal accessories and an intricate headpiece.Photo by Jamie McCarthy/WireImage.
June Ambrose
The creative director is all smiles in a black and white gown with lace-overlay, structured shoulders, and a larger-than-life bow to top it off.Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images.
Andre Walker
The 2025 CFDA honoree and designer styles a charcoal suit jacket with a cobalt and orange tucked scarf and cobalt and black trousers to match.
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Ana Khouri
CFDA American Accessory Designer of the Year nominee Ana Khouri arrives in an elegant deep blue gown, paired with a dazzling necklace from her eponymous brand.
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Mike Eckhaus and Zoe Latta
The design duo of menswear-nominated Eckhaus Latta are sharp in black, with Zoe Latta sporting fun, fur-lined heels.Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images.
Monique Rodriguez
Beauty founder Monique Rodriguez of Mielle Organics channels old Hollywood glamour in a red corseted gown paired with a faux fur shawl.
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Tory Burch
The womenswear designer nominee dons a layered skirt, tailored suit jacket, and matching emerald earrings and handbag for the perfect balance of neutrals and color.Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images.
Willy Chavarria
Menswear designer nominee Willy Chavarria looks dapper as ever in a tailored suit, with an elongated shirt collar perfectly popping over the suit jacket.Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images.
Anna Wintour
Anna Wintour appears on the CFDA carpet in a floral floor-length gown paired with an extended white peacoat and light blue jeweled accoutrements.Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images.
Stephanie Seymour
The iconic supermodel stuns in all black, with a mermaid train and cropped crocodile-style jacket to complete her look.
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Rachel Scott
The brilliant mind behind Diotima, womenswear designer nominee Rachel Scott styles an all-black pants look with jewel-encrusted trousers.Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images.
Henry Zankov and Sateen Besson
Designer Henry Zankov arrives in a black suit with ruffled neck trimming, alongside singer Sateen Besson who wears a delightful soft yellow button down and colorblocked skirt from the designer.Photo by Jamie McCarthy/WireImage.
Daniella Kallmeyer
The visionary and womenswear nominee behind her namesake brand Kallmeyer wears a black ensemble with a floorlength suit jacket.Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images.
Sara Moonves
Editor and honoree Sara Moonves wears an eye-catching fur-embellished top paired with tailored black trousers. Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images.
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