CAITLIN MCBRIDE – 04 JUNE 2013
From supermodels to the former Secretary of State, all the red carpet glamour fat the CFDA Fashion Awards in New York City.
The 'Academy Awards of the Fashion World' honoured the biggest names in the industry at the CFDA Awards last night in New York City. Prabel Gurung took centre stage
All eyes were on former Sectary of State Hilary Clinton, who attended with her "good friend", legendary designer Oscar de la Renta, whom she presetned the Eleanor Lambert Founders Award to. Wearing one of his classic designs, the former First Lady spoke about her friendship with de la Renta, inlcuding his "great immigration story" and “to the American melting pot.”.
Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez for Proenza Schouler were winners in the night’s marquee category, Womenswear Designer of the Year and were successors to Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen for their label, The Row.
The Swarovski Awards for emerging talent went to Max Osterweis and Erin Beatty for Suno for womenswear, Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne for Public School for menswear, and Pamela Love for accessory design.
Thom Browne received the night’s Menswear Designer of the Year award, while Phillip Lim for 3.1 Phillip Lim won in the accessories category.
Former Victoria's Secret angel Miranda Kerr looked incredible in her vibrant shift dress, as did supermodels Karlie Kloss, Karolina Kurkova and Jessica Hart. Oscar nominated actress Jessica Chastain also attended, as did Rose Byrne, Sofia Vergera and Kerry Washington.
