We’re excited to reveal the nominees and honorees for the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards presented by Amazon Fashion at New York City’s American Museum of Natural History on November 3, 2025.

The nominees for American Womenswear Designer of the Year are Wes Gordon for Carolina Herrera, Rachel Scott for Diotima, Daniella Kallmeyer for Kallmeyer, Ralph Lauren, and Tory Burch.

The American Menswear Designer of the Year nominees are Mike Amiri for Amiri, Mike Eckhaus and Zoe Latta for Eckhaus Latta, Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen for The Row, Thom Browne, and Willy Chavarria.

For American Accessory Designer of the Year, the nominees are Ana Khouri, Catherine Holstein for Khaite, Raul Lopez for Luar, Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen for The Row, and Tory Burch.

The nominees for the Google Shopping American Emerging Designer of the Year are Taylor Thompson for 5000, Ashlynn Park for Ashlyn, Julian Louie for Aubero, Bernard James, and Colleen Allen.

For honorees, Ralph Rucci will receive this year’s Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award.

The Founder’s Award in honor of Eleanor Lambert goes to Cynthia Rowley.

The Isabel Toledo Board of Directors’ Tribute will be given to Andre Walker.

The Media Award in honor of Eugenia Sheppard recipient is Sara Moonves of W Magazine.

The International Designer of the Year is Pieter Mulier for Alaïa.

The Positive Change Award will go to Donatella Versace for her philanthropic efforts, her advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community, and her support of young talents.

Additional honoree awards will be announced at a later date.

“The 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards presented by Amazon Fashion celebrates the creative excellence that pulses through American fashion, and this year’s nominees and honorees embody the best in our industry,” Steven Kolb, ceo and president of the CFDA, said. “The CFDA’s biggest fundraiser of the year benefits the CFDA Scholarship Fund and secures the future of American Fashion. We are grateful to Amazon Fashion and Jenny Freshwater and her team for the continued support of this special night.”

“Amazon is thrilled to support the CFDA and recognize the exceptional talent and visionary designers transforming American fashion,” said Jenny Freshwater, vice president of Amazon Fashion and Fitness. “We congratulate this year’s distinguished nominees and proudly honor their remarkable creativity, which drives our industry forward.”

Amazon Fashion is the Presenting Partner for the CFDA Fashion Awards. Additional supporters of the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards include Google Shopping for the American Emerging Designer of the Year award as well as Krug, Official Champagne Partner.

We’re counting down to November 3!