From Hollywood starlets to big named designers, you can be sure attendees to the Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards 2008 would all be dressed to impress. Above are some of our favorites. #1 Ashley Olsen, #2 Rachel Roy, #3 Victoria Beckham, #4 Karolina Kurkova, #5 Mandy Moore & #6 Naomi Campbell.On a more serious note, it was reported that all had Yves Saint Laurent on their minds at the New York Public Library Monday night. Saint Laurent had died the previous day at age 71 from brain cancer.
Marc Jacobs, nominated in two categories this year, said his fluttery heart dress worn by Victoria Beckham that night was an homage to Saint Laurent. Naomi Campbell alsowore vintage YSL in the couturier's honor.
The Awards
Fransisco Costa of Calvin Klein took home the Womenswear Designer of the Year award. This is the second time the designer has won the most prestigious award in the U.S. fashion industry. The first time he won was in 2006.
Tom Ford received the top award for menswear, while Tory Burch won for accessory design. "To be recognized is surreal, especially alongside Marc Jacobs and Michael Kors," said Burch in her acceptance speech. Jacobs and Kors were also nominated.
The Swarovski-sponsored awards for the three top newcomers in the same categories included Kate and Laura Mulleavy for Rodarte in womenswear, Scott Sternberg for Band of Outsiders in menswear and Philip Crangi for accessory design.
Calvin Klein presented Carolina Herrera with the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement award.
Style.com's Candy Pratts Price received the Eugenia Sheppard award for her achievements as an influential fashion editor, while Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg was awarded the Board of Director's Special Tribute award for his initiatives to support the fashion industry in New York.
Photos from justjared.buzznet.com, nymag.com, vogue.co.uk
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