Who Won Big at the 2025 CFDA Awards?
Plus, A$AP Rocky is crowned as this year’s Fashion Icon.
Last night, the industry’s most influential designers, artists and trailblazers came together as the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Awards returned to New York City’s American Museum of Natural History for an evening that celebrated the very best of modern innovation and style.
Long recognized as the "Oscars of fashion,” this year’s awards were hosted by singer-songwriter Teyana Taylor and featured a starry array of stylish presenters—including Naomi Campbell, Anna Wintour, Christopher John Rogers, Jennifer Lawrence, Julianne Moore and Ava DuVernay, among others. Emerging superstar Olivia Dean was also in attendance and serenaded the fashion-forward crowd with a surprise unplugged performance of her hit single, “So Easy (To Fall In Love).”
Beyond the event’s four main awards—which celebrate the best menswear, womenswear, accessory and emerging designers—several industry-leading honorees (including A$AP Rocky and Donatella Versace) were also recognized for their contributions to the ever-evolving landscape of American fashion.
See the full list of the 2025 CFDA Awards winners below.
American Womenswear Designer of the Year
Ralph Lauren
A name synonymous with all things Americana, Ralph Lauren’s win for best womenswear designer is the latest addition to his large collection of CFDA awards, which also includes the esteemed lifetime achievement honour he received in 1991.
American Menswear Designer of the Year
Thom Browne
Known for his often avant-garde interpretations of classic American suiting, this was the CFDA chairman’s fourth time winning the acclaimed menswear award.
American Accessory Designer of the Year
The Row
Beloved for their minimalistic yet refined designs, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s The Row took home the award for the best American Accessory Designer of the Year.
Google Shopping American Emerging Designer of the Year
Ashlyn
A former pattern maker for Yohji Yamamoto and Calvin Klein, Ashlynn Park was honoured as America’s emerging designer of the year for her eponymous label, which she founded in 2021.
More 2025 Honorees
Photography courtesy of Chanel
Fashion Icon Award - A$AP Rocky
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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