The 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards brought together the biggest names in American style at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City on Monday, November 2. Hosted by Keke Palmer, the night celebrated top designers and delivered a red carpet where gold ruled and unexpected fabric choices stole attention. Saint Laurent’s outgoing creative director Anthony Vaccarello was the man of the hour, and his muses—Hailey Bieber, Zoë Kravitz, and Rosé—made sure his final collection for the house got a glittering send-off.
Hailey Bieber Turns Heads in Gold Saint Laurent Separates
Hailey Bieber, 29, looked every bit the golden girl in a Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello outfit that appeared to be a dress from a distance but was actually multiple pieces. The fashion house confirmed she wore a long-sleeve brocade top with animal-free fur-trimmed cuffs, a lace flower cabochon buckle belt, and an embroidered baroque midi skirt. The look came straight from Vaccarello’s Spring/Summer 2027 collection, the final one he designed for the brand. Bieber’s styling kept the mood warm and maximalist without tipping into costume territory, a balance the Rhode founder has mastered on red carpets.
Zoë Kravitz Delivers Liquid Gold in an Open-Back Saint Laurent Dress
Zoë Kravitz, 37, wore a figure-hugging metallic gold tea dress with a striking open-back detail. The textured, crocodile-effect fabric caught the light from every angle, and she finished the look with slingback heels covered in a gold plate. Kravitz has worked with Vaccarello since 2017, and her loyalty to the designer was on full display as she helped present him with the International Designer of the Year Award alongside Bieber and Rosé.
Rosé Makes a Gold Brocade Statement in Her CFDA Debut
Rosé of BLACKPINK attended the CFDA Awards for the first time and made it count. The singer wore a gold brocade crop top and a matching midi skirt with a dramatic center slit, both from Saint Laurent’s Spring 2027 ready-to-wear collection. Social media users praised the look, with fans calling her a “golden rose” and noting her shift from her usual all-black wardrobe to something more experimental. Rosé joined Bieber and Kravitz on stage to honor Vaccarello, marking the end of his decade-long tenure at the French house.
Demi Moore Makes the Case for Denim After Dark
Demi Moore, 63, chose one of the most talked-about looks of the night: a custom GapStudio by Zac Posen gown crafted entirely from denim. The dress featured a bustier-style halter top stitched with jeans waistbands, complete with silver buttons and belt loop holes on the bodice. A floor-length slit revealed nude pointy heels, and Moore skipped a necklace in favor of silver dangling earrings. She was at the ceremony to present the Innovation Award to Gap Inc., and her outfit doubled as a clever nod to the brand being honored.
Keke Palmer Goes Archival in a Rare Bob Mackie Gown
Host Keke Palmer opened the evening in a one-of-a-kind vintage Bob Mackie gown from the 1970s, a piece first worn by Raquel Welch in 1975 during a performance with Cher. The strappy gold dress brought a piece of fashion history to the red carpet, and Palmer accessorized with Le Vian earrings and a Zydo ring. The host described it as a “little vintage moment,” and the choice set a nostalgic tone for a night that balanced celebration of the past with recognition of new talent.
Laufey Brings Quiet Elegance in Thom Browne
Singer Laufey opted for a different kind of red carpet moment, wearing a Thom Browne gown that stood out for its restraint amid the night’s gold rush. The ivory creation offered a softer, more classical silhouette, a choice that fit her role presenting Eva Chen with the Media Award in honor of Eugenia Sheppard. Laufey’s look proved that not every headline-making outfit needs sparkle—sometimes a clean, well-cut gown does the work.
Lupita Nyong’o Brings Color and Structure in GapStudio by Zac Posen
Lupita Nyong’o, 43, arrived in a red crop top and matching skirt from GapStudio by Zac Posen, adding a denim jacket over the set for a relaxed but polished finish. She completed the outfit with Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti teardrop earrings and Elsa Peretti bone cuffs. Nyong’o was one of the night’s presenters, joining Matt Damon, Naomi Osaka, and Cole Escola on stage.
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The Winners Behind the Red Carpet Glamour
The red carpet spectacle was built around a night of major honors. Rachel Scott for Diotima won American Womenswear Designer of the Year, her second win in the category. Ralph Lauren took home American Menswear Designer of the Year, while Ana Khouri won Accessory Designer of the Year and Colleen Allen was named American Emerging Designer of the Year. Anthony Vaccarello received the International Designer of the Year Award for his decade at Saint Laurent, presented by his three golden muses.
“I’ve learned that success is not only about what you create but the people who stand besides you as you create it,” Vaccarello said in his acceptance speech.
“It’s very unusual that someone like me can stand in a space like this, and in a world where independent and marginalized voices are systematically quieted, I feel extremely lucky and very, very responsible,” Rachel Scott said while accepting her award.
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