What Went Down At The 2021 CFDA Awards
Hosted by actress Emily Blunt, the 2021 CFDA Fashion Awards kicked off Wednesday night to celebrate the best designers, both homegrown and international, and this year the new generation of fashion won big. Fresh from dressing Gwyneth, Christopher John Rogers beat out Catherine Holstein for Khaite, Gabriela Hearst, Marc Jacobs, and Peter Do for the top prize of American Womenswear Designer of the Year (with a fitting after party at PUBLIC hotel to match!) Emily Bode Aujla of Bode received the American Menswear Designer of the Year, after winning the American Emerging Designer of the Year title two years ago. This year’s Emerging Designer award went to Edvin Thompson for Theophilio and Telfar Clemens rightfully won the American Accessories Designer of the Year award. The International womenswear and menswear prizes went respectively to Demna Gvasalia for Balenciaga and Grace Wales Bonner for Wales Bonner. The CFDA also honored the work of The Model Alliance founder Sara Ziff with the first-ever Positive Social Influence Award, presented by both Beverly Johnson and Carré Otis. Other big firsts of the night? Iman presented the youngest-ever recipient Zendaya with the CFDA’s Fashion Icon Award, and Cara Delevingne awarded the inaugural Face of the Year Award to Anya Taylor-Joy. [WWD]
Daniel Lee Leaves Bottega Veneta
The news of Daniel Lee leaving Bottega Veneta after 3 years as a creative director came as a shock for most of the industry as the brand just debuted its Salon 03 collection. After struggling to gain footing under Tomas Maier’s helm, Bottega Veneta under Lee’s direction had recently risen through the ranks of luxury fashion by establishing the brand’s famous Kelly Green, woven mules, and controversially deleting all of their social media. Kering group said, “Bottega Veneta and Daniel Lee are announcing their joint decision to end their collaboration,” the group said. “He brought new energy to the house and greatly contributed to the new momentum that Bottega Veneta is enjoying today.” We sure will be on the lookout to see where Lee heads next as there’s speculation his next job could be closer to home. [WWD]
Pierre M’Pelé Is The New Head of Editorial Content at GQ France
Pierre A. M’Pelé, also known by his social media handle “Pam Boy” was named the Head of Editorial Content at GQ France. Olivier Lalanne was the former editor-in-chief who, like many former EICs left this year due to the new Condé Nast global restructure. Will Welch, GQ’s global editorial director said “M’Pelé is a modern journalist who has an innate understanding of the way readers engage, communities are built and [the topics] around which audiences gravitate.” [WWD]
Hailey Bieber Joins The VS Collective
Hailey Bieber has been booked and busy as of recent, the model just unveiled her new holiday campaign capsule collection for Victoria’s secret. The brand welcomed Bieber to the VS Collective on Instagram, “We are excited to announce model and advocate [Hailey Bieber] as our newest member. She will join an ever-growing group of trailblazing partners who share a common passion to drive positive change.” [The Daily Front Row]
Carrie Bradshaw’s Famous Tutu Is Up For Auction
Costume designer and stylist Patricia Field donated three looks from Sex and the City to Housing Works’ annual Fashion for Action fundraiser, including Carrie Bradshaw’s famous pink tulle tutu from the opening credits. The other looks include a leopard print dress and a matching moto jacket, a Michael Kors trench paired with a House of Field Tank, and studded shorts. The auction is set to raise money for Housing Work’s lifesaving services and advocate for those affected by AIDS/HIV and homelessness. Lucky fans have the opportunity to buy the iconic look online or in-store at the flagship location at 143 West 17th Street in Chelsea from today until tomorrow Nov 13th. New designers merchandise will also be marked up to 80 percent off at the event, with donations also made to the auction by other honorees, Mickey Boardman, Carmen Dell’Orefice, Kathy Hilton, Misa Hylton, Joan Jett, Betsey Johnson, Padma Lakshmi, Chloë Sevigny, and Kimora Lee Simmons. [VanityFair]
Meet The Latest MDC Go See
Here at Models.com, we’ve been revitalizing our MDC Go sees series and bringing in new talents to showcase their walks, this week Givenchy F/W 21 exclusive Amya Powell came by and spoke to us about her love for gardening, what she would have studied if she wasn’t modeling and much more. Check it out below:
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