The Olsen Sisters, Mary Kate and Ashley, won the Womenswear Designer of the Year beating out favorites Marc Jacobs at the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Awards, considered the Oscars of fashion.
The Olsen sisters presented "The Row" which was established in 2006, Since its launch, the brand has become well recognized for its focus on fine fabrics and perfect fit, accessories includes eyewear, handbags.
MARY-KATE AND ASHLEY OLSON "THE ROW" FASHION SLIDESHOW LINK
The Menwear Designer of the Year went to WIlliam "BILL" Reid who designed classic american men's wear focusing on aesthetic and lifestyle with expert tailoring and use of unconventional fabrics. BIll Reid also has a e-commerce shop https://www.billyreid.com that offers his men's and women's apparel and accessories collection.
BILL REID FASHION SLIDESHOW LINK
The Accessory Designer of the Year went to Reed Krakoff for his work at COACH. COACH has been the leading American accessory company of leather goods since its founding in 1941. COACH has stores in over 250 international locations, Reed Krakoff as President/Executive Creative Director and Head Designer maintains the high fashion and appeal of COACH.
Johnny Depp was awarded the CFDA Fashion Icon award, but was not present. Many celebrities and guest showed up in fashionable outfits.
Award List:
WOMENSWEAR DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen for The Row
MENSWEAR DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
Billy Reid
ACCESSORY DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
Reed Krakoff
SWAROVSKI AWARD FOR WOMENSWEAR
Joseph Altuzarra
SWAROVSKI AWARD FOR MENSWEAR
Phillip Lim
SWAROVSKI AWARD FOR ACCESSORY DESIGN
Tabitha Simmons
GEOFFREY BEENE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Tommy Hilfiger
INTERNATIONAL AWARD
Rei Kawakubo for Comme des Garçons
MEDIA AWARD
Scott Schuman and Garance Doré
FOUNDERS AWARD
Andrew Rosen
FASHION ICON AWARD
Johnny Depp
