The Council Fashion Design of America (CFDA) Awards this year stands true to its title as the Oscar’s of fashion. Held in New York at the Hammerstein Ballroom, fashion’s finest celebrities witnessed moving moments from awardees Janelle Monáe, Pat McGrath and double awardee Raf Simons.

The singer, actress and now Board of Directors of the CFDA, Janelle Monáe, was awarded with the “Board of Directors’ Tribute” and gave a powerful speech to acknowledge women and equal rights for all people. She said, “Women’s rights are human rights. LGBTQ rights are human rights. Poor folks’ rights are human rights. Immigrant rights are human rights. Minority rights are human rights. So as human beings, let’s never forget that none of us are free until all of us are free.”

Known as the most influential make-up artist in the world, Pat McGrath wore her crown high as she represented Black Girl Magic with the Founders Award for Beauty.

Raf Simons just may have made history. Since taking over Calvin Klein as Chief Executive Officer for both womenswear and menswear he dominated this year’s win as designer of the year in both categories. This hasn’t happened since Calvin Klein himself won back in 1993.

Read below for a full list of award recipients:
Womenswear designer of the year: Raf Simons for Calvin Klein

Menswear designer of the year: Raf Simons for Calvin Klein

Accessories designer of the year: Stuart Vevers for Coach

International Award: Demna Gvasalia for Balenciaga & Vetements

Founders Award: Pat McGrath for Beauty

Fashion Icon Award: Franca Sozzani

Board of Directors’ Tribute: Janelle Monáe, Cecile Richards, Gloria Steinem

Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award: Rick Owens

Swarovski Award for Positive Change: Kenneth Cole

Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent: Fernando Garcia, Laura Kim

Founders Awardee, Pat McGrath poses with Karen Elson and Adwoa Aboah

Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Awardee, Rick Owens

Coach designer, Stuart Vevers who won Accessories Designer of the Year

Swarvoski Award for Emerging Talent Awardees, Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia pose with actress, Kerry Washington

Model Alek Wek @msalekwek and International Awardee, Demna Gvasalia pose for the camera

Board of Directors Tribute Awardees: President of Planned Parenthood, Cecile Richards; Gloria Steinem and Janelle Monáe
What do you think?

Today’s Bomb Product is Asilio’s $390 ‘Candy Eyed’ Fitted Midi-Length Dress that we first spotted on Karrueche last month.

This gorgeous candy striped off-the-shoulder dress boasts a sweetheart neckline and dramatic gathered bubble sleeves.

It also features a fully lined bust that is fitted with boning, an exposed panel at the centre front waist and an exposed gold metal zipper at the back.

Our Bombshell Shaq Will opted to wear hers to the 10th Annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic at Liberty State Park in New Jersey and totally nailed it!

This is the perfect look for any daytime event! If you’re down to splurge, get it on sale for $190 here.

Thoughts on today’s Bomb Product?

Rihanna hardly ever disappoints when it comes to creatively expressing her fashion taste.  From oversized ensembles to colorful eccentric ones, Rihanna has some of everything in her gumbo style pot and it’s always served hot!  With that being written, Rihanna shines yet again in a Balenciaga ensemble on the set of her video shoot.  Check out her latest look below.

The look appeared on the brand’s Spring 2017 runway, and was styled with an oversized tote, a matching crop top and boots.

Rihanna paired her Balenciaga pants with the matching boots, a head scarf, a pink off-the-shoulder bell-sleeved crop top, and a lime green Versace belt.

This psychedelic look fits Rihanna’s swag to a tee!  It would have been nice to see her rock the entire Balceniaga runway look; however, the pink crop top will do! How do you feel about Rihanna’s Balceniaga look?  I’m interested in hearing your thoughts.  Vote and comment below!

So every Tuesday will now be Fashion Bomb TV Tuesday!
We’ve been pumping out lots of fun content, thanks to our new team member Roland Hyde, Jr aka @RolandStoned. Our latest features Fashion Bomb Daily creative director, Kelley Carter, for a instructional How To called 10 Ways to Tie a Scarf.

This post came about because I received the below Gucci Ghost Graffiti Print Scarf as a Gift (The dimensions are 35″W X 35″L or 90cm x 90cm):


Though I was in love, I couldn’t figure out how to wear it! Which is wear scarf tying aficionado Kelley Carter stepped in with her incomparable skill.

Enjoy above and be sure to subscribe to our Youtube channel at Youtube.com/FashionBombTV!
Also, now you know: you will get a new video every Tuesday by or before noon. What would you like to see next?
*Get your very own Gucci Ghost Print Scarf at Gucci.com.

Ashley James took to the 2017 British Soap Awards in a $475 Self Portrait Bow Detail Mini Dress:

Her flounce mini dress features bow detailing, a lattice openwork neckline, A-line silhouette, mock neck, cap sleeves, and front button flap pockets.

So cute!

Get Ashley’s frock for a splurge here.

What do you think?

The 2017 CFDA Awards went down last night, with our favorite supermodels, actresses, designers, and all-around style stars are in the building.

Let’s get into the night’s looks!

Lupita Nyong’o oozed glamour in an asymmetric draped shoulder, Jason Wu slit dress. Simply stunning.

Hailey Baldwin’s Brother Vellies accessories were the perfect complements to her Cushnie et Ochs LWD.

Kerry Washington couldn’t be missed in a strapless, embellished Prabal Gurung gown.

Janelle Monae put a fun spin on her signature black and white look, clad in a stripe, asymmetric shoulder crop top and high-waist trousers. Werk Janelle!

Bella Hadid was pretty in pink, debuting new bangs in an Off-White belted dress. Could this be any more perfect?

Laura Harrier opted for trousers, outfitted in a Rosie Assoulin peplum jumpsuit. Simple, ankle-strap sandals would have completed this look perfectly.

Riley Montana followed Bella’s color palette lead, clad in a pink Brandon Maxwell halter gown. I’m fairly certain he can do no wrong in the design department.

Gigi Hadid pared it all the way down in an all-white, floor-grazing The Row ensemble.

Gabrielle Union shimmered and sparkled in a gold long jacket, sheer embellished top, and black high-waist encrusted trousers—all from Rodarte. Werk Gabby!

Priyanka Chopra slipped on a custom black herringbone sequined Michael Kors Collection dress for the evening. Pure perfection.

It was all about stripes, smoky eyes, and statement-making earrings for designer Tracy Reese.

Imaan Hammam was on-trend in a floral embroidered denim set with a tulle train from Adam Selman. How fun was this?

Diane Kruger couldn’t be missed in a cobalt strapless velvet Monse gown with gold embellishment. Certainly not for the faint of heart, but she can look good in veritably anything.

Heron Preston gave a classic black suit some edge with a flaming skull t-shirt and trainers.

Olivia Palermo was outfitted in a $148 Ruffled Off The Shoulder Dress from her very own, forthcoming Banana Republic collaboration. Great dress!

Olivia Munn was a floral dream in a ruffle-accented cutout Tanya Taylor gown in the timeless print.

Heidi Klum was a vision in a simple, yet chic Zac Posen gown. This was fab!

Eva Chen went bold in an orange Sies Marjan frock and chunky, platform sandals.

Lily Aldridge looked every bit the supermodel in a nude embellished slip-inspired Jason Wu gown. Gorgeous, am I right?

Diane Von Furstenberg was a vision in a paillette-adorned LWD. I live for her!

Elsa Hosk accented her white and black, sheer Alberta Ferretti gown with red lips and matching red shoes. So pretty.

Kate Bosworth was a breath of fresh Spring air in a yellow embellished, ankle-length Brock Collection design. She’s always flawless!

Meg Ryan took me back to the 90’s in a simple Christian Siriano gown. I’ll always love her.

Adriana Lima was super sleek in a white silk, Donna Karan tuxedo-inspired jumpsuit.

Chloe Sevigny couldn’t have been cooler in a black and white Proenza Schouler frock.

Sasha Lane mixed prints in Coach. Though it wasn’t my favorite look of the night, it totally matched her personality and risk-taking style.

Alek Wek looked every bit the high-fashion queen, clad in the same Balenciaga bow-detailed gown she wore on the runway. Iconic!

Who had your favorite look at the awards show?

Selena Gomez was spotted out and about in NYC, clad in a $1,117 Jacquemus Navy Wrap Cardigan Dress and $1,060 Louis Vuitton Black Crystal Sandals:

Her navy cotton cardigan doubles as a dress! It features a wrap front.

Her black suede sandals boast 4.4″ crystal heels.

Hot!

If you’re up for the splurge, get Selena’s dress and sandals here and here.

Thoughts?

The 16th Annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball purple carpet was oozing with glamour! A smattering of our favorite stylish stars showed up and showed out for the event.

Check out their looks in 3…2…1…

Zendaya was the epitome of elegance in a black halter Mario Dice gown with white pearl embellishment. Stunning, no?

Halle Berry shimmered and sparkled in a silver sequin Gosia Baczyńska getup. She’s always flawless.

Common repped for the fellas in a dapper double-breasted suit.

Lindsay Price was the belle of the ball in a red and white printed Oscar de la Renta ensemble. Hot!

Dania Ramirez sizzled in a blue beaded Mark Zunino dress with an illusion bodice.

Elizabeth Berkley was simple and chic in a classic black and white ensemble ‘fit. She looks amazing!

Thoughts on the evening’s looks?