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Winners Announced At 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards In Collaboration With Swarovski

The Council of Fashion Designers of Amer


Jennifer Hudson (L) - Joel McHale (R) (Source: CFDA)
Joel McHale (L) - Jennifer Hudson (R)
(Source: CFDA)
USPA NEWS - On June 7, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) paid tribute to the winners and honorees of the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards in collaboration with Swarovski at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. Joel McHale, the American comedian, actor, writer, television host and television producer,
On June 7, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) paid tribute to the winners and honorees of the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards in collaboration with Swarovski at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. Joel McHale, the American comedian, actor, writer, television host and television producer, was the host for the evening. The Awards took place in collaboration with Swarovski for the fifteenth consecutive year.
The evening's Womenswear Designer of the Year honors went to Marc Jacobs, presented by Claire Danes. The award for Menswear Designer of the Year was presented to Thom Browne by Alexander SkarsgÃ¥rd. Rachel Mansur and Floriana Gavriel for Mansur Gavriel took home the Accessory Designer of the Year Award, presented by Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson. In a surprise moment on stage, Beyoncé was presented the Fashion Icon award by CFDA Chairwoman Diane von Furstenberg.
Karlie Kloss and Ansel Elgort presented the three Swarovski Awards for emerging talent. The Swarovski Award for Womenswear was given to Brandon Maxwell. The Swarovski Award for Menswear was presented to Alex, Matthew, and Samantha Orley, for Orley. The Swarovski Award for Accessory Design went to Paul Andrew.

In addition to participating in the new Swarovski Emerging Talent Award Mentorship Program, recipients in each category will receive generous financial support from the company as well as exposure to the company's vast and innovative crystal products and applications for fashion.
The Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Norma Kamali by Michael Kors. The Founder's Award in honor of Eleanor Lambert was presented to Donna Karan by Calvin Klein. The Media Award in honor of Eugenia Sheppard was presented to Imran Amed of The Business of Fashion by Alexa Chung. Alessandro Michele of Gucci was recognized with this year's International Award, presented by Anna Wintour.

Source : CFDA

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