AAP Rocky and Pieter Mulier honored at CFDA Fashion Awards in NYC

On the evening of the 2025 ceremony in New York City, the CFDA Fashion Awards returned to the American Museum of Natural History, drawing designers, models and celebrities to honor achievements in American fashion and to showcase the season's red carpet looks. The gala, hosted by singer and actor Teyana Taylor and presented by Amazon Fashion, included awards, special honors and a high-profile procession of presenters and guests before a seated dinner and onstage program.

Organizers said AAP Rocky was presented with the Fashion Icon Award, and Pieter Mulier of Alaïa received the International Designer of the Year Award. Donatella Versace was slated to accept the Positive Change Award. Cynthia Rowley and Jerry Lorenzo of Fear of God were named recipients of the Founders Award and Innovation Award respectively. W Magazine editor in chief Sara Moonves was to accept the Media Award in honor of Eugenia Sheppard, organizers added. Presenters on the night included Naomi Campbell, Julianne Moore, Addison Rae and a roster of actors, designers and industry figures.

Nominees recognized across categories reflected both established houses and newer labels. American menswear contenders...