As a result of the ongoing pandemic, the 2020 CFDA Fashion Awards was put on hold. Set to take place today, this year’s celebration would’ve included the usual mix of fashion-minded folk. And they would’ve all been decked out in designer goods designed to make a statement.
Often taking a back seat to “bigger” fashion events like…
Best CFDA Fashion Awards Looks of All Time
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Audrey Hepburn, 1989
Audrey Hepburn’s feathered frock would still turn heads today.
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Elizabeth Hurley, 1999
This flashy purple dress is peak late 90s/early 2000s.
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Renée Zellweger, 2003
Renée Zellweger’s pale dress was amped up by slightly paler opera gloves.
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Selma Blair, 2004
Selma Blair rocked a vibrant tricolor dress to the awards.
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Claire Danes, 2009
Claire Danes certainly stood out in this embellished black dress.
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Ashley Olsen, 2009
Remember when the Olsen twins didn’t always wear black? Ashley Olsen’s red-orange dress with side embellishments was an absolute stunner.
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Leelee Sobieski, 2011
A red carpet-worthy take on the white suit. We love how the white button-down is a tad brighter than the eggshell blazer and pants.
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Mandy Moore, 2012
The heavily embellished shoulders on this Grecian-style gown made it memorable. Mandy Moore’s pink lip helped, too.
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Hilary Rhoda, 2012
It was a striking colorblocked Rebecca Minkoff dress with strategic cut-outs for Hilary Rhoda.
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Devon Aoki, 2012
Even eight years later, we still remember Devon Aoki’s red ruffled dress.
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Kerry Washington, 2013
Kerry Washington brightened up the 2013 awards in a Jason Wu duchess satin gown with ruffle accent.
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Rihanna, 2014
Rihanna’s custom Adam Selman outfit featuring over 216,000 Swarovski crystals earned legendary status.
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Coco Rocha, 2014
Coco Rocha also made an impression that year decked out in a Christian Siriano black and white gown boasting a patterned embellished skirt. The black hat courtesy of Heather Huey made the look.
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Jemima Kirke, 2015
The sculpted hem on Jemima Kirke’s red Rosie Assoulin crop top matched the hem on the coordinating maxi skirt.
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Beyoncé, 2016
Beyoncé wore a sparkling Givenchy striped suit, a lacy black blouse and a wide-brimmed hat to collect her Fashion Icon statue.
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Kirsten Dunst, 2016
Of course Kirsten Dunst wore Rodarte, but the elaborate beading and semi-sheer skirt set it apart. As did that colorful orchid earring.
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Hari Nef, 2016
Hari Nef pulled off this fierce gown with great aplomb.
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Bella Hadid, 2017
Somehow Bella Hadid made this hot pink Off-White blazer dress seem innovative.
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Janelle Monáe, 2017
Janelle Monáe kept things pretty black and white in this Christian Siriano ensemble. Karen Walker eyewear and a red hot lip pulled it all together.
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Diane Kruger, 2017
The dripping golden embellishment on Diane Kruger’s Monse strapless blue gown was truly mesmerizing.
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Chloë Sevigny, 2017
Constructed of a white collared bodice panel layered over a laser-cut black design over a white dress, Chloë Sevigny’s Proenza Schouler look was all about texture. The complementary cuff put it over the edge.
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Gigi Hadid, 2018
Gigi Hadid got graphic in Versace with red Stuart Weitzman pumps and a red lip playing strong supporting roles.
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Lupita Nyong'o, 2018
The Atelier Versace neckpiece was the perfect partner to the Oscar winner’s Atelier Versace minidress with structured skirt.
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Martha Hunt, 2018
Martha Hunt polished off her deconstructed Thom Browne gown with diamanté-rimmed eyes.
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Lily Nova, 2019
It was obvious which brand made Lily Nova’s dynamic dress. The logo-clad piece was styled with statement hair accessories and earrings.
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