CFDA Awards 2025: From Rihanna to Olivia Dean and Addison Rae, all the best dressed guests on the red carpet


The American Museum of Natural History saw a number of head-turning looks at this year's ceremony


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Clare PenningtonHello Fashion Editor
Updated: November 4, 2025
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In New York, the fashion elite are in for quite a treat, as they flock to the American Museum of National History for the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards. Presented by Amazon Fashion, the awards celebrate the very best of American style and the outstanding talent the country has to offer. 

This year the nominees ranged from Wes Gordon's work at Carolina Herrera and Rachel Scott at Diotima (both up for American Womenswear Designer of the Year), to Donatella Versace and Andre Walker who are both honorees at this year's ceremony. 

At this year's event, Teyana Taylor hosted proceedings, with Naomi Campbell and Julianne Moore among the many stars handing out the well deserved gongs. 

In previous years, we were treated to appearances from the glittering A-list,  including Wicked star Cynthia Erivo looking flawless in Zac Posen and Kylie Jenner stealing the spotlight in John Paul Gaultier Couture. 

So let's take a look at the best dressed guests at the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards...

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Saweetie

Rapper and singer Saweetie opted for bright blue - check out the incredible puffed hem.

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Nicky Hilton

Nicky Hilton went for princess-drama in a blush pink caped dress glittering with sequins.

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Teyana Taylor

Host Teyana Taylor wore 4 custom outfits by Thom Browne for the ceremony. We adore this striped and checked ensemble.

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Rihanna

Oh how we look forward to a Rihanna red carpet appearance! This incredible look was courtesy of Alaïa. 

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Naomi Campbell

Supermodel royalty opted for white top-to-toe in this striking ensemble.

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Paloma Elsesser

Supermodel Paloma Elsesser wore a stunning halter neck dress in slippery cream silk.

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Taylor Hill

Supermodel Taylor Hill leaned in to one of SS26's biggest trends - feathers. 

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Amber Valletta

Amber Valletta made an appearance in that Versace dress, which she originally wore on the runway. 

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Olivia Dean

The Man I Need singer opted for a cream strapless dress and tumbling waves.

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Naomi Watts

Australian actress Naomi Watts wore sparkling Simkhai teamed with Arielle Ratner jewelry.

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A$AP Rocky

A$AP Rocky took home the Fashion Icon Award and wore a black suit with yellow shirt (loving the black and yellow shoes.)

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Teyana Taylor

Host for the evening Teyana Taylor looked amazing in a green sports inspired look.

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Lily Allen

Everyone's favourite West End Girl wore another show stopping ensemble in a white ensemble, that was lace from the back - by Colleen Allen.

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Brittany Snow

Actress Brittany Snow was among the many attendees who opted for black sequins for the ceremony.

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Andre Walker

Honoree Andre Walker sported a spectacular pair of velvet checked trousers.

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Jordyn Woods

Jordyn Woods opted for the colour of 2025 - resplendent oxblood.

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Dove Cameron

Singer and actress Dove Cameron wore an incredible black strapless dress with gold corset, paired with black gloves. The look was by Carolina Herrera. 

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Ejae

South Korean singer and songwriter Ejae sported an incredible distressed denim dress - custom Gap Studio by Zac Posen. 

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Eiza Gonzalez

Actress Eiza Gonzalez plumped for pillar box red by Carolina Herrera teamed with super smooth locks.

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Adela

Singer-songwriter Adela opted for full drama in a checked dress with puffed sleeves, white tights and epic platform boots by Marc Jacobs.

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Angel Reese

Angel Reese wore a black sequin mini dress with a dramatic black cape over the top, by Sergio Hudson.

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Bad Gyal

Spanish singer and songwriter Bad Gyal opted for one of the most incredible jackets we've ever set eyes on.

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Kim Shui

Fashion designer Kim Shui opted for bubblegum pink for the fashionable soirée.

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Precious Lee

Supermodel Precious Lee looked cooler-than-cool in a sport-inspired dress by Area teamed with bombastic accessories.

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Venus Williams

Tennis sensation Venus Williams opted for a black velvet midi dress by Ronny Kobo and matching heels.

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Addison Rae

Pop sensation Addison Rae opted for a slinky black number with a smooth side part.

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Michelle Williams

Oscar winner Michelle Williams also opted for an one-shoulders dress, in cream with striking black contrasting detai.

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Yasmin Devonport

We're calling this the high fashion Elsa look and we wholeheartedly approve.

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Isabelle Allain

A gorgeous checked dress for sure, but check out the pointed toes on those heels! Sublime!

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Skye Hankey

Skye Hankey also got the shiny memo and opted for a show stopping 3D floral dress by Oscar de la Renta.

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Carmella Rose

Model Carmella Rose looked sensational in a glittering deep red, one shoulder gown. 

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Mona Kosar Abdi

Journalist Mona paid homage to everyone's favourite fashion hero Carrie Bradshaw in a newspaper print slip dress.

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Rain Spencer

Actress Rain Spencer opted for an incredible liquid-like gown with a high shine finish and sculptural neckline.

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Kate Barton

Fashion designer Kate Barton wore a shimmering strapless red dress, but it's her incredible goldfish bag that has captured our attention.

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Morgan Riddle

H! Fashion cover girl Morgan Riddle opted for a black dress with peplum detail.

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Bridget Pheloung

Hilarious content creator Bridget Pheloung opted for a teal dress with fringed skirt. 

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Elsa Hosk

Our favourite supermodel oozed old Hollywood glamour in a plunging silver sequinned gown with scarf detail (vintage Elie Saab) and a curly updo. 

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Ashtin Earle

We're so pleased it's finally party season and we can embrace sequins once more! 

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Kamie Crawford

Television host Kamie Crawford was positively shimmering for the event in a bedazzled silver dress. 

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Trisha Gregory

Chief Brand Officer for Amazon Trisha looked incredible in a dress sporting the motif of 2025 - the polka dot. 

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BJ Pascual

Photographer BJ Pascual looked resplendent in feathers - we spy a theme! 

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Claire Sulmers

The Editor-in-Chief of Fashion Bomb Daily looked incredible in a mint green floor length dress with ginormous feathered neckline.  

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Jenna Lyons

Long black leather gloves and a matching grey two-piece? Fashion royalty Jenna Lyons pulls it off once again. 

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Kyle Smith

Kyle Smith looked chicer than chic in top-to-toe black. 

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Jenny Freshwater

Amazon Fashion President Jenny Freshwater looked gorgeous in a sumptuous chocolate silk gown with scarf detail. 

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