The 2026 CFDA Awards brought stars, designers, and industry creatives to the American Museum of Natural History in New York City on Monday evening, November 2, 2026. Hosted by Keke Palmer, the annual celebration of American fashion honored several prominent figures for their contributions to the industry.
Among the honorees was Tory Burch, who received the Positive Change Award. Photographers Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin were awarded the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award, while Anthony Vaccarello was recognized as the International Designer of the Year as he concluded a decade-long tenure at Saint Laurent.
The red carpet drew a star-studded group of designers, muses, and celebrities, including Lupita Nyong'o, Travis Scott, Rosé, Donatella Versace, Suki Waterhouse, and Ashley Graham, showcasing the latest in red carpet style before the awards presentation got underway.
