Awards News! Keke Palmer will serve as the host of the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards presented by Amazon Fashion. 

“Fashion is one of my favorite ways to tell a story before even saying a word,” Palmer said. “To host this year’s CFDA Fashion Awards presented by Amazon Fashion is such an honor because it is a night that shines a spotlight on the visionary creatives who keep pushing culture forward with their imagination, craftsmanship, and fearless originality. I can’t wait to have some fun and celebrate the talents that are shaping the present and future of American fashion.” 

The multi-Emmy Award winning actress and television host, singer/songwriter, producer, founder, and New York Times best-selling author, rose to fame at 12 with her breakout role in Akeelah and the Bee and has since starred in over 25 films and 30 TV shows, including True Jackson, VP. More recently, Palmer starred in the critically acclaimed film One of Them Days and appeared in Jordan Peele’s blockbuster Nope, Aziz Ansari’s Good Fortune and Amazon’s The Pickup alongside Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson. She is also the host of NBC’s Password with Jimmy Fallon. 

A multi-hyphenate whose career spans entertainment, music, media, and entrepreneurship, Palmer has built a platform defined by creativity and an unmistakeable point of view. In addition to her New York Times best-selling book, Master of Me: The Secret to Controlling Your Narrative, Palmer is the CEO and founder of KeyTV and Big Bosses Entertainment. She also founded the wellness platform Practice by Palmer and launched her record-breaking podcast, Baby, This is Keke Palmer, with Wondery/Amazon. 

“Keke has the perfect mix of style, humor, and authenticity. She loves fashion, has an incredible presence, and I know she’ll make this year’s CFDA Fashion Awards a lot of fun,” CFDA CEO and President Steven Kolb said. 

 The 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards presented by Amazon Fashion will take place on Monday, November 2, 2026, at the American Museum of Natural History for the fourth year. 

In addition to presenting partner Amazon Fashion, supporters of the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards include Google Shopping for the American Emerging Designer of the Year award; M·A·C Cosmetics, Official Beauty Partner, and Krug, Official Champagne Partner. 

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the CFDA Scholarship Fund, WYouth and Nuuly will present the Student Viewing Section at the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards. Marking the milestone, the CFDA raised a record amount to support the next generation of American fashion talent. 

The nominees and winners in the American Womenswear, Menswear, Accessory Design and Emerging Designer of the Year categories are determined by the CFDA Fashion Awards Guild, an invitation-only voting body made up of influential members of the fashion industry, including CFDA member designers, fashion editors and journalists, retail executives, stylists, influencers and other industry professionals. The nominations process started on Aug.4, 2026 and ends on Aug.31, 2026.  

Nominees, honorees, presenters, and additional event details for the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards presented by Amazon Fashion will be announced in the coming months. 

Photo Courtesy of Keke Palmer.