Last Monday night at Alice Tully Hall in New York City, the Council of Fashion Designers of America held its annual awards ceremony. This year's event was particularly special because it marked the organization's 50th anniversary. Actor and comedian Seth Meyers was chosen to host the awards ceremony and did not fall short of his funnyman persona by walking on stage in the same sheer lace Comme des Garcons dress that Marc Jacobs had worn to the 2012 Met Gala (see below).
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Seth Meyers (left) at the 2012 CFDA Awards and Marc Jacobs (right) at the 2012 Met Gala |
Nonetheless, the event brought out every major fashion designer along with their stylish celebrity guests. Michael Kors arrived with supermodel Joan Smalls, Prabal Gurung with Zoe Saldana, Proenza Schouler's Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez with Dakota Fanning, and Joseph Altuzarra with Kate Bosworth. Many awards were received by these fashion designers for their hard work in design including: the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award to Tommy Hilfiger, Womenswear Designer of the Year to The Row's Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Menswear Designer of the Year to Billy Reid, and Accessory Designer of the Year to Reed Krakoff. Overall, the awards ceremony was perfect being filled with glamour, style, and of course...fashion! So here are my five best dressed at the 2012 CFDA Awards.
#5. Mega-stylist and designer Rachel Zoe wearing her own creation. Zoe has been known as one of the most sought after celebrity stylists in Hollywood but now she has become one of the most popular designers as well. Her designs ooze red carpet glamour and reflect her own personal style. This dress is phenomenal and I love how beautifully it drapes on her body. Zoe is, without a doubt, the most stylish mother in America!
#4. Actress Kate Bosworth in the Altuzarra “Laal” dress and Gianvito Rossi for Altuzarra black velvet ankle cuff pumps. This dress is amazing! I love the vibrant colors and the pattern and the side cut-out. I think this dress really flatters Bosworth's figure and it looks sophisticated and sexy all at the same time. And I adore the shoes! They are so chic! Bosworth is definitely a woman who looks incredible in anything she wears.
#3. Actress Jessica Chastain wearing a Prabal Gurung dress and shoes with Harry Winston jewelry. After seeing Chastain in The Help I instantly became a fan! She is so gorgeous and elegant and not to mention has a great sense of style. I am also a HUGE fan of Prabal Gurung and his futuristic designs. This dress is amazing and I love the fit-and-flare fit. Most importantly, I am beyond obsessed with these shoes! Chastain looks amazing!
#2. Actress Dakota Fanning in head-to-toe Proenza Schouler. I love how unique and detail-oriented this outfit it. The dress is stunning and I love how well the colors work together! I think these shoes are fabulous since they are chunkier and bolder than most. This outfit makes a huge statement and it also lets Fanning show that she is a true fashionista. She also did a great job of completing the look with a messy low bun and metallic clutch. Proenza Schouler continues to make the most beautiful clothes, ones that are absolutely great conversation pieces!
#1. Actress Zoe Saldana wearing Prabal Gurung. When I saw Saldana in this dress I literally died and had to bring myself back to life (dramatic enough?). This dress is beyond incredible and her body looks out of this world in it! The sheer cut outs and plunging neckline are mega-sexy, which I always love! Saldana was the perfect choice to wear this dress and she pulled it off flawlessly. The dress is modern yet classic, and when a designer can accomplish that it is amazing to witness! Well done.
#4. Actress Kate Bosworth in the Altuzarra “Laal” dress and Gianvito Rossi for Altuzarra black velvet ankle cuff pumps. This dress is amazing! I love the vibrant colors and the pattern and the side cut-out. I think this dress really flatters Bosworth's figure and it looks sophisticated and sexy all at the same time. And I adore the shoes! They are so chic! Bosworth is definitely a woman who looks incredible in anything she wears.
#3. Actress Jessica Chastain wearing a Prabal Gurung dress and shoes with Harry Winston jewelry. After seeing Chastain in The Help I instantly became a fan! She is so gorgeous and elegant and not to mention has a great sense of style. I am also a HUGE fan of Prabal Gurung and his futuristic designs. This dress is amazing and I love the fit-and-flare fit. Most importantly, I am beyond obsessed with these shoes! Chastain looks amazing!
#2. Actress Dakota Fanning in head-to-toe Proenza Schouler. I love how unique and detail-oriented this outfit it. The dress is stunning and I love how well the colors work together! I think these shoes are fabulous since they are chunkier and bolder than most. This outfit makes a huge statement and it also lets Fanning show that she is a true fashionista. She also did a great job of completing the look with a messy low bun and metallic clutch. Proenza Schouler continues to make the most beautiful clothes, ones that are absolutely great conversation pieces!
#1. Actress Zoe Saldana wearing Prabal Gurung. When I saw Saldana in this dress I literally died and had to bring myself back to life (dramatic enough?). This dress is beyond incredible and her body looks out of this world in it! The sheer cut outs and plunging neckline are mega-sexy, which I always love! Saldana was the perfect choice to wear this dress and she pulled it off flawlessly. The dress is modern yet classic, and when a designer can accomplish that it is amazing to witness! Well done.
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