A$AP Rocky Wins 2025 CFDA Fashion Icon Award, Rihanna by His Side

AAP Rocky accepted the 2025 Fashion Icon Award at the Council of Fashion Designers of America ceremony on Monday night, walking the red carpet at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City alongside partner Rihanna, who made her first public appearance since the couple welcomed a daughter in September. The evening honored leading figures in American fashion and recognized Rocky for his influence on industry style and popular culture.

Presenter Anna Wintour joined the ceremony to present the award as Rocky took the stage to thank peers and single out Rihanna. "Babygirl, I love you, boo," he said in his acceptance remarks, calling her a source of inspiration and noting the personal meaning of receiving an honor she once held. The CFDA created the Fashion Icon Award to recognize individuals whose style has had significant international impact; Rihanna received the same award in 2014, making the pair the first couple to both be honored with the designation.

Rihanna arrived in an Alaïa ensemble that paired a navy wrap trench and matching top with pleated white trousers tucked into glossy black pumps. She described her look on the carpet as "postpartum-forward." Her...