All the Best Dressed Stars at the 2025 CFDA Awards
Plus, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky deliver another lesson on power couple dressing.
It was a true celebration of style at New York City’s American Museum of Natural History on November 3 when the fashion industry reunited for the annual Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Awards. From superstar power couples and beloved pop darlings to emerging designers and many others, attendees showed up in their most glamorous looks to honour the past year of American fashion—and needless to say, the outfits did not disappoint.
This year’s host, Teyana Taylor, set the tone for the fashion-filled evening with not two, not three, but four Thom Browne outfit changes, solidifying her role as a true Thom muse. Donning looks that showcased the CFDA award-winning menswear designer’s sharp tailoring tastes and playful take on prepiness, the “Gonna Love Me” singer seamlessly blended Browne’s subversive sensibilities with her own experimental approach to style.
Other standouts included Lily Allen’s lingerie-esque Colleen Allen look, Alex Cosani’s all-black satin Michael Kors gown (complete with a fur throw, of course) and Leslie Bibb, who also sported Michael Kors in a shimmery gold draped blouse and matching cascade skirt ensemble.
Yet the night’s most-buzzed-about outfit undoubtedly belonged to Rihanna, who turned heads in what she described as a “postpartum-forward” Alaïa look, which consisted of a waist-cinching black trench coat and crisp white pants that she tucked into her black heels. The event marked the Fenty Beauty founder’s first public appearance since welcoming her third child in September, as she stepped out to celebrate A$AP Rocky’s Fashion Icon Award win—a title she herself earned back in 2014. Since they’re now both official CFDA icons, perhaps it’s time the council add a new award category to the lineup for the fashionable couple: Most Stylish Parents.
Scroll through for all the best style moments of the 2025 CFDA Awards.
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Rihanna in Alaïa
Stephanie Davoli is the editorial assistant at FASHION Magazine. With a passion for all things fashion, beauty and pop culture, she’s inspired by fashion psychology, sustainability and industry innovations. Her previous bylines include The Toronto Star, Chatelaine and The Quality Edit. When she’s not working, you can find her shopping, taking a Pilates class or combing through the Vogue archives.
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