Tony, Emmy, Grammy and Academy Award-nominated actress and songwriter Cynthia Erivo will host the 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards, presented by Amazon Fashion.
The CFDA Fashion Awards will be held Monday at the American Museum of Natural History.
The British actress, producer, singer, and songwriter is best known for her role as Celie in the Broadway revival of The Color Purple, for which she won the 2016 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. She also starred in movies. Her role as Harriet Tubman in “Harriet” earned her nominations for Academy Awards for Best Actress and Best Original Song for “Stand Up.”
Erivo will star as Elphaba in Universal’s new musical film, Wicked, alongside Ariana Grande.
“As a born and bred Londoner, I can definitely say that Britain has its own style, but when I moved to New York about 10 years ago, I was welcomed into the fashion industry there. I was amazed by the ingenuity and talent and felt right at home. American style clearly influenced me in the years after my arrival, and New York style embraced me most warmly. When I was asked to host the 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards hosted by Amazon Fashion, I naturally said yes to a room full of people who inspired me. I can’t wait to celebrate the winners and the winners,” Erivo said.
The evening will also feature celebrity presenters.
Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton, who starred together on the reality show “The Simple Life” from 2003 to 2007, introduce the American Accessories Designer of the Year, and actress, writer and director Molly Gordon introduces the Google Shopping American startup Let me introduce you. Designer of the Year.
Actress and author Molly Ringwald presents the Isabel Toledo Board of Directors eulogy accepted by Ruben Toledo.
Anna Wintour will present the Media Award in honor of Eugenia Shepherd to Annie Leibovitz, and the Founder’s Award in honor of Eleanor Lambert will be presented by Marc Jacobs to Hamish Bowles.
Jenna Lyons, an entrepreneur and media personality who appeared on “The Real Housewives of New York” and runs her own false eyelash brand “Love Seen,” will serve as the CFDA’s official red carpet host.
As reported last week, Erykah Badu, the American singer-songwriter whose style has influenced global trends, will receive the Fashion Icon Award.
As reported, nominees for American Womenswear Designer of the Year include Rachel Scott of Diotima, Marc Jacobs, Jack McCollough, Proenza Schouler, Thom Browne, and Tory Burch. My name is Lazaro Hernandez. The nominees for American Menswear Designer of the Year are Mike Amiri of Amiri, Emily Adams Bode Aujla of Bode, Thom Browne, Todd Snyder, and Willie Chavarria.
Anna Khoury, Coach’s Stuart Vevers, Kite’s Katherine Holstein, Lure’s Raul Lopez and Tory Burch are vying for American Accessory Designer of the Year.
Shop With Google American Emerging Designer of the Year nominees are Tanner Richie and Fletcher Cassell for Tanner Fletcher, Jackson Wiederhoft for Wiederhoft, and Connor McKnight for Zankov , Presley Oldham, and Henry Zankoff.
Amazon Fashion is a presenting partner of the CFDA Fashion Awards. Other supporters of this award include Shop With Google, supporter of the Shop With Google Emerging Designer of the Year Award. Morgan Stanley, Official Financial Partner. Haagen-Dazs, premium dessert partner. Hourglass, Official Beauty Sponsor. WHP Global is a supporter of the Student Viewing Section, champagne will be provided by Armand de Brignac and transportation will be provided by Rivian.