The 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards, held at the iconic American Museum of Natural History, honoured the indelible impact of artistic visionaries across fashion and culture. Hosted by the celebrated Cynthia Erivo, the event crowned Erykah Badu as Fashion Icon of the Year, recognising her singular influence on both music and style.
Erykah Badu: Neo-Soul Legend Turned Fashion Icon
Erykah Badu, celebrated for her fearless, eclectic style since her 1997 debut Baduizm, was honoured with the Fashion Icon award, presented by André 3000. Known for her bold headwraps, vibrant colours, and eclectic mix of vintage and new designs, Badu has left an indelible mark on global style. “This honour is amazing, and I do not take it for granted,” Badu expressed, adding, “From the music I make, to the looks I put on, to the technology I’m developing, I’m always looking for innovative, exciting ways to be more expressive and connect with people – to be closer to nature.”
Other Highlights and Major Winners
The event also spotlighted remarkable achievements across design categories. Rachel Scott of Diotima was awarded American Womenswear Designer of the Year, with Da’Vine Joy Randolph presenting the honour. This year’s American Menswear Designer of the Year went to Willy Chavarria, marking his second consecutive win, as announced by Troye Sivan. Additionally, the American Accessory Designer of the Year was Raul Lopez of Luar, with the award presented by Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie.
Special Tributes and International Recognition
In other notable awards, Anna Wintour presented Annie Leibovitz with the Media Award in honour of Eugenia Sheppard, while Blake Lively presented Michael Kors with the Positive Change Award. The evening’s International Award, presented by Amy Griffin, went to Daniel Roseberry of Schiaparelli, celebrating his remarkable contributions to global fashion.
The 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards, in partnership with Amazon Fashion, once again celebrated boundary-breaking talent, blending the art of fashion with cultural and social influence.