Overview

• Serena Williams was hailed as a Fashion Icon at the 2023 CFDA Awards. She donned a custom Thom Browne outfit, featuring a unique makeup look with gold glitter eyeshadow, plush eyelashes, and a matte nude lip.
• At the CFDA Awards, celebrities showcased diverse beauty looks, demonstrating a theme oriented towards creativity. For instance, Richie Shazam and Tokischa represented the trend of black nails, while Teyana Taylor and Mary J. Blige sported textured cosmic blue tones.
• The prestigious event also celebrated the history of American fashion, with tributes to the 50th anniversary of hip-hop and the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Versailles. Notable guests included Gwyneth Paltrow, who received the Amazon Innovation award for Goop, and Tom Ford, a previous CFDA chairman.
• Emerging designer Rachel Scott of Diotima won American Emerging Designer of the Year. Serena Williams, the first athlete to receive the fashion icon award, declared fashion as a means of establishing distinct individuality.
• A notable aesthetic of the evening was showcased by Teyana Taylor who wore a dazzling Christopher John Rogers set, including a collared top with colorful buttons and a skirt with an attention-grabbing train. Other attendees such as Ayesha Curry shined in beautifully detailed, crochet dresses by Diotima.