Tonight was the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) 2008 awards. I'm so excited that both Francisco Costa (Calvin Klein) and Rodarte won awards! Definitely two of my very favorite collections right now. I'm disappointed in the choice of Tory Burch for accessories. But even as a huge Marc Jacobs fan I don't think any of the nominees were really the best of the year. But Tory Burch?! Seriously?! She has like one design and print that she plasters on everything! It's disappointing that connections and politics play such a huge part into who is nominated and ultimately wins but I suppose that is true in any industry. Anyway, I'll post some red carpet pictures from the event tomorrow but for now here is a list of the nominees and winners according to WWD:
Womenswear Designer of the Year
Marc Jacobs
Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez for Proenza Schouler
Francisco Costa for Calvin Klein
Menswear Designer of the Year
Tom Ford
Thom Browne
Michael Bastian
Accessory Designer of the Year
Michael Kors
Marc Jacobs
Tory Burch
Swarovski Award for Womenswear
Laura and Kate Mulleavy for Rodarte
Alexander Wang
Thakoon Panichgul
Swarovski Award for Menswear
Scott Sternberg for Band of Outsiders
Tim Hamilton
Patrick Ervell
Swarovski Award for Accessory Design
Joy Gryson for Gryson
Justin Giunta for Subversive Jewelry
Philip Crangi
International Award
Dries Van Noten
Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award
Carolina Herrera
