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The 2017 CFDA Fashion Awards Winners!

June 6, 2017

Marc Karimzadeh

It was a double-win for Raf Simons! At the 2017 CFDA Fashion Awards in partnership with Swarovski at The Manhattan Center’s Hammerstein Ballroom, Simons took home both Womenswear and Menswear Designer of the Year for Calvin Klein.

Stuart Vevers took home the Accessory Designer of the Year Award for Coach.

The Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent went to Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia for Monse.

Simons’ wins mark the second in CFDA history that a designer was honored with this award for both Menswear and Womenswear. The first time was in 1993, when Calvin Klein himself received both honors.

The 2017 CFDA Fashion Awards were hosted by Seth Meyers. Presenters included Nicole Kidman, Armie Hammer, Mandy Moore and Kerry Washington.

The inaugural Swarovski Award for Positive Change was presented to Kenneth Cole by Jon Bon Jovi.

The Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Rick Owens by his wife Michele Lamy.

Franca Sozzani was posthumously presented the Fashion Icon award by Anna Wintour. Sozzani’s son Francesco Carrozzini accepted the award on behalf of his late mother.

The Founder’s Award in honor of Eleanor Lambert was presented to Pat McGrath by Amber Valletta and Karen Nelson.

Demna Gvasalia of Vetements and Balenciaga was recognized with this year’s International Award, presented by Alek Wek.

The Board of Directors’ Tribute was presented by CFDA Chairwoman Diane von Furstenberg to Gloria Steinem, Cecile Richards, and Janelle Monáe.

Eryn Allen Kane concluded the evening with a powerful rendition of Martha Wash’s Carry On.

“Tonight, we have come together to honor the best and brightest talents and bring recognition to all of American fashion,” said Steven Kolb, President and CEO of the CFDA. “It was also a night to put a spotlight on the industry’s commitment to civic responsibility. We would like to thank Nadja Swarovski and Swarovski for sixteen years of a partnership that always inspires.”

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