CFDA Fashion Awards 2025:Full Winners List, Red Carpet Highlights, And Historic Moments From New York

The air in New York City crackled with a unique blend of artistic anticipation and sartorial excellence this past Monday, as the industry’s finest descended upon the American Museum of Natural History. Beneath the majestic, suspended blue whale, the crème de la crème of fashion gathered for one of the most prestigious nights on the calendar: the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards.

This annual ceremony, orchestrated by the Council of Fashion Designers of America, serves as both a barometer for the current state of American design and a heartfelt tribute to the individuals shaping its future. With a guest list that seamlessly wove together legendary icons, groundbreaking emerging talent, and a constellation of celebrity admirers, the evening promised a potent mix of glamour, emotion, and historic wins.

2025 #CFDA Fashion Awards host @TEYANATAYLOR has hit the red carpet pic.twitter.com/yJsTnhUcp4
— @XFashion (@XFashion) November 4, 2025

Hosted by the multi-talented singer-songwriter and actress Teyana Taylor, the event was anything but a staid, formal affair. Taylor’s infectious energy and sharp wit set a celebratory tone, guiding the audience through an evening that honored everything from lifetime achievements to disruptive innovation. The presence of CFDA chairman Thom Browne and CEO Steven Kolb ensured the event maintained its gravitas, while presenters like Julianne Moore, Naomi Campbell, and Jennifer Lawrence added a layer of Hollywood star power.

From the moment guests stepped onto the red carpet, expertly hosted by the ever-stylish Jenna Lyons, it was clear this would be a night to remember, a definitive chapter in the story of the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards.

The Crowns of the Evening: Lauren, Browne, and The Row Secure Top Honors

Congratulations to @RalphLauren, who took home the American Womenswear Designer of the Year award, presented to him by Naomi Watts at the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards presented by Amazon Fashion in New York City. pic.twitter.com/DYSERHHIqe
— Council of Fashion Designers of America (@CFDA) November 4, 2025

American Womenswear Designer of the Year:

Wes Gordon for Carolina Herrera

Rachel Scott for Diotima

Daniella Kallmeyer for Kallmeyer

Ralph Lauren – WINNER

Tory Burch

American Menswear Designer of the Year:

Mike Amiri for Amiri

Mike Eckhaus and Zoe Latta for Eckhaus Latta

Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen for The Row

Thom Browne – WINNER

Willy Chavarria

American Accessory Designer of the Year:

Ana Khouri

Catherine Holstein for Khaite

Raul Lopez for Luar

Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen for The Row – WINNER

Tory Burch

Celebrating the Vanguard: Emerging Talent and Honorees Shine

What’s it like to be a Fashion Icon? “I feel good, and I think that’s an understatement,” #ASAPRocky said at our Winner’s Walk at the 2025 #CFDAAwards. pic.twitter.com/eVQbJG3SUL
— Council of Fashion Designers of America (@CFDA) November 4, 2025

Google Shopping American Emerging Designer of the Year:

Taylor Thompson for 5000

Ashlynn Park for Ashlyn – WINNER

Julian Louie for Aubero

Bernard James

Colleen Allen

2025 Honorees:

Isabel Toledo Board of Directors’ Tribute: Andre Walker

Founder’s Award in honor of Eleanor Lambert: Cynthia Rowley

Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award: Ralph Rucci

Media Award in honor of Eugenia Sheppard: Sara Moonves

Fashion Icon Award: A$AP Rocky

Positive Change Award: Donatella Versace

Innovation Award Presented by Amazon Fashion: Jerry Lorenzo

International Designer of the Year: Pieter Mulier

The Ceremony and the Crowd

Alaïa’s Pieter Mulier won “International Designer of the Year” at the CFDA Fashion Awards!! pic.twitter.com/Ab1YYU0AzX
— Kea (@jacquemusx) November 4, 2025

One of the most compelling aspects of the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards is how the invited guests reads like a cross-section of today’s cultural moment. Presenters included Olivia Dean, Addison Rae, Amber Valletta, Julianne Moore, Naomi Campbell, Jennifer Lawrence, Ava DuVernay, Anna Wintour, Donatella Versace and more—an eclectic mix that mirrors fashion’s porous borders with music, film, activism, and media.

The setting contributed to the magic. The museum’s halls lent the night a gravitas that replaced typical ballroom glamor. Guests moved through pale stone corridors, beneath ceilings high with naturalist motifs; it felt less like a show and more like a statement—fashion in dialogue with history and space.

And then there were the red carpet moments. Teyana Taylor, as host, wore a striking ensemble by Thom Browne with oversized rhinestones and bold silhouette choices. Amber Valletta turned heads by rewearing the iconic Versace jungle dress from 1999—a perfect tribute to Donatella Versace’s evening honor.

Why the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards Matter

The CFDA Fashion Awards was Star-studded. pic.twitter.com/Nu7LA8MILY
— Deeds Magazine (@Deedsmag) November 4, 2025

In an era when fashion breaks borders and defies categories, the CFDA Fashion Awards 2025 feels especially resonant. The ceremony pushes past spectacle to highlight stories: emerging voices, transformative social impact, and designers refining legacy in real time. It also reaffirms how much American fashion relies on both tradition and reinvention.

Tonight, the winners and honorees will be recorded in archival footnotes, but their influence will shape the coming seasons, collections, and cultural conversations. The winners list already reads like a ledger of relevance. The 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards is a live reflection of who we are, where fashion comes from, and where it’s going.

As the final applause faded beneath the museum’s vaulted ceilings, it was clear: this was more than a ceremony. CFDA Fashion Awards 2025 turned a New York night into a cultural marker. For designers, creatives, and fans alike, it’s a moment to mark, remember, and follow what comes next.