CFDA 2014: The top 10 best dressed on last night’s fashion-forward red carpet

Date June 3, 2014

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If you weren’t up on the CFDA awards before, chances are it’s now on your radar thanks to Rihanna attending the affair nearly naked. The event – think a more casual Met Gala – is designed to honour individuals who have made outstanding contributions to fashion. The glamorous evening involved some major wins – on stage and the red carpet.

New York’s own Joseph Altuzarra took home the coveted CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year award. After only six years, his young label beat out both Marc Jacobs and Alexander Wang for the top prize. Altuzarra’s success was prophesized in 2012 when he won the CFDA’s Emerging Designer of the Year award.

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen picked up the Accessory Designer of the Year award for their luxury brand, The Row. And, Public School’s Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne were jointly named Menswear Designer of the Year. Tom Ford received a standing ovation following his lifetime achievement award acceptance speech. The award was presented to Ford by his husband and partner of 27 years, Richard Buckley. While Raf Simons brought tears to Marion Cotillard’s eyes (who presented the award wearing a creation by the designer) as he accepted the International Award, Riri was arguably the biggest winner of the night being presented with the Fashion Icon of the Year by fashion dominatrix Anna Wintour.

Red carpet pro, Blake Lively, chose a more casual look than what we have seen from her of late. The blonde bombshell arrived with a dashing Michael Kors in a green mini dress with pink and white embellishments. New mom Olivia Wilde looked fit and gorgeous in a black vintage fringe Moillie Parins dress. On the heels of public drama Solange Knowles oozed poise in metallic silk Calvin Klein with designer Francisco Costa by her side. However, Rihanna’s 216,000 Swarovski crystals, pink fur, and bum arguably overshadowed the entire red carpet.

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blake lively michael kors cfda 2014

June 2, 2014: Blake Lively accompanied designer Michael Kors in a Resort 2014 sequined dress that featured a scalloped hemline. The actress topped off her 60s-inspired look with pink suede platform heels by Casadei and diamond hoop earrings and stacked bangles by Lorraine Schwartz.

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coco rocha cfda 2014

June 2, 2014: Coco Rocha wore a black and white off-the-shoulder Christian Siriano gown and a black Heather Huey hat to the 2014 CFDA awards.

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keri rusell rosie assoulin cfda 2014

June 2, 2014: Attending the 2014 CFDA fashion awards with Rosie Assoulin, Keri Russell wore a black and white gown by the designer from the Fall 2014 collection, featuring an interlaced mint green sash. Jewellery by Irene Newirth helped complete her ethereal look.

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karlie kloss cfda 2014

June 2, 2014: Karli Kloss was dressed in a white Band of Outsiders dress to the 2014 CFDA awards.

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lupita nyongo cfda 2014

June 2, 2014: Lupita Nyong’o attended the 2014 CFDA fashion awards working a two-piece ensemble by Suno from the Fall 2014 collection that featured a multi-coloured and patterned crop top and culottes. She finished off her trendy outfit with red satin pumps by Sophia Webster.

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solange knowles francisco costa

June 2, 2014: Solange Knowles attended the 2014 CFDA fashion awards with designer Francisco Costa wearing a bespoke metallic silk Calvin Klein dress and Jennifer Fisher jewellery.

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marion cotillard cfda 2014

June 2, 2014: Marion Cotillard donned a white embroidered silk dress by Christian Dior from the Spring 2014 Couture collection at the 2014 CFDA fashion awards and styled it with yellow pumps by the fashion house that featured a white asymmetrical strap. She topped it all off with a white-gold ring by Dior and a diamond collar necklace by Chopard.

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olivia wilde cfda 2014

June 2, 2014: New mom, Olivia Wilde, attended the 2014 CFDA fashion awards with Stuart Weitzman in a black one-shoulder fringed vintage dress by Moillie Parnis. She completed her look with matching heeled sandals and a sparkly clutch by the shoe designer.

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rihanna cfda 2014

June 2, 2014: Rihanna wears a custom sheer Adam Selman dress, pink fur, and Jacob & Co. jewellery to the 2014 CFDA awards.

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mary kate ashley olsen cfda 2014

June 2, 2014: Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen Olsen picked up the Accessory Designer of the Year award at the 2014 CFDA fashion awards wearing pieces from their own collection, The Row.