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Star Power and Staying Power Shine at CFDA Awards
Rachel Scott and Ralph Lauren win CFDA Fashion Awards as Hollywood celebrates women's power and election results.
In brief
Rachel Scott and Ralph Lauren win CFDA Fashion Awards as Hollywood celebrates women's power and election results. Rachel Scott wins American Womenswear Designer of the Year for Diotima, Ralph Lauren wins American Menswear Designer of the Year, and Max Mara honors Adria Arjona as Face of the Future. Originally reported…
CFDA Awards in New York
American fashion showed staying power at the CFDA Awards in New York, where Rachel Scott and Ralph Lauren took top honors.
CFDA Awards Hosted by Interim CEO
Interim CEO Hildy Kuryk and Chairman Thom Browne presided over the event after longtime CEO Steven Kolb resigned in September.
Rachel Scott Wins Second Award
Rachel Scott won American Womenswear Designer of the Year for Diotima, her second win after 2024.
Ralph Lauren Wins After 60 Years
Ralph Lauren won American Menswear Designer of the Year after nearly 60 years in the business.
Ralph Lauren's Financial Success
Ralph Lauren reported fiscal 2026 revenue of $8.1 billion, up 15% year over year, the first time surpassing $8 billion.
Indya Moore and Demi Moore Attend
Indya Moore wore a butter-yellow Spring 2027 Diotima look, while Demi Moore chose a custom denim GapStudio gown by Zac Posen.
Hailey Bieber and Rosé Attend
Hailey Bieber, Rosé and Zoë Kravitz presented Anthony Vaccarello with the International Designer of the Year award for Saint Laurent.
Proenza Schouler Opens LA Flagship
Proenza Schouler opened its first West Coast flagship on Melrose Place, joining The Row, Khaite and Thom Browne.
Max Mara Celebrates Women's Power
Max Mara honored Adria Arjona as the 2026 WIF Face of the Future, celebrating women's power after election results.
Tory Burch Foundation Progress
Tory Burch Foundation has contributed $470 million to the economy toward its $1 billion 2030 goal for women's entrepreneurship.
Richard Avedon Documentary
Richard Avedon's documentary 'Avedon' arrives on Netflix Nov. 11, celebrating his legacy in fashion photography.
Avedon's Historical Impact
Avedon's 1955 photograph of Dovima with elephants in a Dior evening gown became iconic fashion imagery.
Avedon's Documentary Themes
Avedon's documentary explores his lifelong curiosity about humanity, from celebrities to civil rights activists.
Avedon's Fear for Photography
Avedon expressed fear that photography might not exist in the future, a prescient concern in an AI age.
Tory Burch's Positive Change Award
Anna Wintour presented Tory Burch with the Positive Change Award for her foundation helping women entrepreneurs.
Event Date
The CFDA Fashion Awards took place on November 2, 2026, at the American Museum of Natural History in New York.
What matters most
Rachel Scott wins American Womenswear Designer of the Year for Diotima, Ralph Lauren wins American Menswear Designer of the Year, and Max Mara honors Adria Arjona as Face of the Future.
