2008 CFDA Awards

Photos of Blake Lively, Penn Badgley, Charlize Theron, Anna Wintour and More at CDFA/Vogue Fashion Fund Party
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Gossip and Movie Stars Come Out to Honor Top Designers

The lush green background made the dresses stand out at last night's CDFA/Vogue Fashion Fund event in NYC, where Alexander Wang took home the prize; check out all the other winners here.
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The lush green background made the dresses stand out at last night's CDFA/Vogue Fashion Fund event in NYC, where Alexander Wang took home the prize; check out all the other winners here. Anna Wintour, who may be considering retirement, hosted some of Manhattan's pretty young things at the soiree. Blake Lively and Penn Badgley traveled as a duo as usual, though they never pose together. The dress was a break from the norm for Blake who also showed off some new looks on last night's Gossip Girl Thanksgiving. Skipping TV night along with the Gossip Girl stars were Charlize Theron and Piper Perabo, who looked fantastic in the cool November night — check out love it or hate it polls on all the looks now.

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To see more from the party including Maria Sharapova, Agyness Deyn, Andre Leon Talley, Tory Burch, Vera Wang, Zac Posen, and others, just read more

2008 CFDA Awards: Coco Rocha
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2008 CFDA Awards: Coco Rocha

You can always rely on models to try something different.
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You can always rely on models to try something different. Such was the case with Coco last night at the CFDA awards. Her black bohemian gown stands apart from the rest — Gucci Resort, mind you — and her golden head scarf is a unique touch. Do you think she pulls it off?

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2008 CFDA Awards: Juliette Lewis
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2008 CFDA Awards: Juliette Lewis

Juliette showed up Studio 54 style at the CFDA Awards.
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Juliette showed up Studio 54 style at the CFDA Awards. She gave her support to designer Phillip Lim wearing his Fab sequin jumpsuit, fringed sandals and a chic blazer. I think she rocked it, what about you?

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2008 CFDA Awards: Blake Lively
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2008 CFDA Awards: Blake Lively

Blake Lively showed up to last night's CFDA fashion fete in a Vena Cava maxi dress that is revealing on top and demure on the bottom.
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Blake Lively showed up to last night's CFDA fashion fete in a Vena Cava maxi dress that is revealing on top and demure on the bottom. She completed the look with black leather boots but kept her jewelry to a minimum — she could have used a statement necklace. Do you love it or hate it?

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2008 CFDA Awards: Charlize Theron
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2008 CFDA Awards: Charlize Theron

Not that I expect any less from Charlize Theron, but the actress turned up to the 2008 CFDA Awards in a flawless Christian Dior Couture sequined LBD.
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Not that I expect any less from Charlize Theron, but the actress turned up to the 2008 CFDA Awards in a flawless Christian Dior Couture sequined LBD. She decked her neck in diamonds and dressed her feet with gold studded sandals. What's your verdict? Does she pull the look off?

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Alexander Wang Wins CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Award
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Fab Flash: Alexander Wang Takes Home The CFDA Prize

After much anticipation Alexander Wang was named the winner of the 2008 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund.
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After much anticipation Alexander Wang was named the winner of the 2008 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund.

For his grand prize, Wang received $200,000 and a year’s worth of mentoring from some of best designers in the industry. Albertus Q. Swanepoel of Albertus Quartus and Lisa Mayock and Sophie Buhai of Vena Cava were named this year’s runners-up. Congratulations to all!


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Look of the Day — Eva Mendes
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Look of the Day — Eva Mendes

Click to ReadLook of the Day At the CFDA Fashion Awards in New York, Eva Mendes looked fresh in a pristine Calvin Klein Collection dress and Van Cleef and Arpels gems.
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At the CFDA Fashion Awards in New York, Eva Mendes looked fresh in a pristine Calvin Klein Collection dress and Van Cleef and Arpels gems. The actress presented an award to her designer date, Calvin Klein's Francisco Costa.

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Who Wore It Better? Marchesa Red Rosette Dress
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Who Wore It Better? Marchesa Red Rosette Dress

This one's a toughie considering both Lake Bell and Marchesa designer Georgina Chapman wore Marchesa's red rosette dress the same exact way.
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This one's a toughie considering both Lake Bell and Marchesa designer Georgina Chapman wore Marchesa's red rosette dress the same exact way. Their red satin shoes and pulled-back hair are the same, but Lake opted for a red snakesin clutch at the What Happens in Vegas UK premiere, while Georgina went with a glittery silver one at the 2008 CFDA Awards. Although Georgina designed the dress, I think Lake has more natural ability to pull off such a funky shoulder detail. Which lady in red do you think wore it better?

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Anna Wintour Says "Fashionista" with a Twirl of Her Fingers; Plus, More From the CFDA Awards Videos
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Anna Wintour Says "Fashionista" with a Twirl of Her Fingers; Plus, More From the CFDA Awards Videos

>> We covered most of the highlights from Monday's night CFDA Awards yesterday, but today come the videos shown to the audience.
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>> We covered most of the highlights from Monday's night CFDA Awards yesterday, but today come the videos shown to the audience.

First up?  The Mike Figgis-directed tribute video to Style.com's executive fashion director Candy Pratts Price, which contains such gems as Kate Moss, dubbed over with a man's voice, saying (what I assume is a quote from Candy): "You haven't got a Birkin, oh my god, you have to have one, we're going straight back to Hermes now."  Also, Anna Wintour, describing Candy:  "She is a fashion character . . . a fashion . . . nista."  A word which I never imagined to come out of Anna's mouth, but it does, and she simultaneously twirls her fingers for emphasis:

 


Then, the Douglas Keeve-directed spoof of HBO's In Treatment, which was used to introduce the Menswear Designer of the Year nominees — Tom Ford, Thom Browne, and Michael Bastian.  Only Tom Ford's clip is to be found, but Tom sobs, sips a martini, and vents to therapist Gabriel Byrne with all the gusto you would expect from Tom Ford.  It's like a peek at the Hollywood Tom Ford, when he left fashion to direct films, which never really happened . . .


The Full Collection of Raquel Zimmermann's CFDA Photos Surface
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The Full Collection of Raquel Zimmermann's CFDA Photos Surface

>>In the CFDA Awards aftermath, the images of Raquel Zimmerman modeling each nominated designer's duds, which were produced for a book handed out at last night's award ceremony, have appeared, albeit in small form, featuring Raquel wearing chain eyelashes under her eyes for the Rodarte shot, and a crazy punk wig for the Subversive Jewelry photo.
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The Full Collection of Raquel Zimmermann's CFDA Photos Surface

>>In the CFDA Awards aftermath, the images of Raquel Zimmerman modeling each nominated designer's duds, which were produced for a book handed out at last night's award ceremony, have appeared, albeit in small form, featuring Raquel wearing chain eyelashes under her eyes for the Rodarte shot, and a crazy punk wig for the Subversive Jewelry photo.

Womenswear Designer of the Year Nominees, top to bottom: Marc Jacobs, Francisco Costa for Calvin Klein, Proenza Schouler. Menswear Designer of the Year Nominees, top to bottom: Michael Bastian, Thom Browne, Tom Ford. Accessory Designer of the Year Nominees, left to right: Michael Kors, Tory Burch, Marc Jacobs. Swarovski Award for Womenswear Nominees, left to right: Thakoon Panichgul, Kate and Laura Mulleavy for Rodarte, Alexander Wa Swarovski Award for Menswear Nominees, left to right: Patrik Ervell, Tim Hamilton, Scott Sternberg for Band of Outsiders. Swarovski Award for Accessory Design, left to right: Justin Giunta for Subversive Jewelry, Philip Crangi, Joy Gryson The Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award: Carolina Herrera, International Award: Dries Van Noten
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