Pyer Moss Wins 2018 CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund-Congrats Kerby Jean-Raymond!

Arianne November 7, 2018November 7, 2018

It’s not all sunshine kids. When people see others reaching success, they normally envision a steady upward movement towards the top. However, reality is a different beast. It’s filled with ups, downs, tears, blood, sweat and at times; years of hustle and grind. The story behind fashion label Pyer Moss Wins 2018 CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund; is one of triumph and a prime example as to why you should never EVER give up on yourself; or your dreams.

He believed, and so he did. Kerby Jean-Raymond, the couture genius behind Pyer Moss is a winner. Jean-Raymond won the coveted CFDA Fashion Fund for 2018. A move and fund started back in 2003 in order to help up and coming American design talent to find continued success in the tough business of fashion. Not only do designers receive mentorship from established industry leaders; the fund provides significant financial awards to one or more designers in order to help in such areas as: marketing, public relations, production and sales.

Pyer Moss Wins 2018 CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund-Congrats Kerby Jean-Raymond

Nevertheless, what is Kerby Jean-Raymond’s story? How did he “make it?” In a statement regarding his win Kerby relates,

“18 years designing. 5 years with Pyer Moss. A bunch of fails, mad press, but very few wholesale accounts for a while. 3 eviction notices, mad overdrafts, crazy number of heartbreaks [and] employee turnover. People doubted me so much, I even started to believe it.

Few things remained consistent except my core team, friends and family. So thank you guys for this opportunity to rest last year and reset. Thank you [designer] Aurora James for following me around with this camera last night like a proud auntie.

This ride has been insane – we won, in Brooklyn. Thank you the PM team, friends, family, judges, Vogue, CFDA and Reebok. We’re ready for whatever comes next. Love.”

As you can see, it has not been just a walk in the park. Put did you notice his drive? He may have had to reset, rethink and fail; but he NEVER gave up. We hope the same for any of you reading this feature. You can do it too, because like Kerby Jean-Raymond we all have the same amount of hours in the day; it’s just what we choose to do with them. Keep going.

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CFDA Awards 2018 Honoring Naomi Campbell and Complete Fashion Recap!

ArianneUpdated on June 4, 2018June 4, 2018

Make way for the queen! When it comes to supermodels, Naomi Campbell is in a class of her very own. That walk, that hustle, that hair down to there and oozing confident sex appeal. When you think Naomi Campbell… you think FASHION ICON. Now the CFDA is making it official. Congratulations are definitely in order; due the CFDA Awards 2018 Honoring Naomi Campbell!

Model, activist, actress and now CFDA Fashion Icon winner; Miss Campbell continues to push fashion boundaries and set the bar high. Naomi is the first black model to cover French Vogue at the tender age of 18. As well as being the first to present black beauty to the world on the cover of Time magazine.

With a career spanning three decades Campbell is a veteran that has walked for basically every major fashion label; and appeared on every influential magazine. She is the epitome of glamour and style.

CFDA Awards 2018 Honoring Naomi Campbell and Complete Fashion Recap

Before we get into all the designer couture fun there is one more thing that we have to mention. Although, Naomi Campbell is no stranger to making history. There is yet another woman of color who also put her stamp on the black her-story book this evening.

Actress Issa Rae hosted the 2018 CFDA Awards. Marking her as the very first black female to do so. What a night! With that being said we will not keep you style lovers waiting any longer. Enjoy our full fashion recap of all the fashionable ladies who attended tonight’s wonderful festivities!

Who: The forever stunning Naomi Campbell

Wearing: Calvin Klein by Raf Simons.

Who: Jourdan Dunn

Wearing: A floral dress by Michael Kors.

Who: Chanel Iman

Wearing: Showcasing her baby bump in a stylish LBD (Little Black Dress) by Nicole Miller.

Who: Supermodel Lais Ribeiro

Wearing: A dazzling blue gown by Cushnie et Ochs.

Who: Hollywood legend Whoopi Goldberg

Wearing: Eye-popping hot fuchsia look by designer, Christian Siriano.

Who: Top model and ebony beauty, Leomie Anderson.

Wearing: A fabulous orange ensemble by fashion label, Milly.

Who: Kehlani

Wearing: A custom mango tone look by Phillip Lim’s 31 Fall 2018 collection.

Who: Actress Rosario Dawson

Wearing: A noire couture gown by Studio 189.

Who: Wakanda’s own Lupita Nyong’o

Wearing: Dramatic black and white dress by Versace.

Who: Model Jasmine Sanders aka Golden Barbie

Wearing: Gothic style frock by Vera Wang.

CFDA Awards 2018 Honoring Naomi Campbell and Complete Fashion Recap

Whew! That is a lot of looks! Still with us? Good, because we have more high-end fashion to show you. Enjoy.

Who: Ciara

Wearing: A sexy design design by MONSE.

Who: Issa Rae

Wearing: Sparkling and gleaming cobalt blue stunner by Pyer Moss.

Who: Tracee Ellis Ross

Wearing: Beautiful Carolina Herrera pink and black tier gown by Wes Gordon.

Who: Spiderman Homecoming actress Laura Harrier

Wearing: Sies Marjan Fall 2018 ensemble.

Who: Amazonian beauty Winnie Harlow

Wearing: Custom Tommy Hilfiger.

Who: Top model Joan Smalls

Wearing: The Brandon Maxwell pre-Spring fuschia leopard jacquard ball skirt with the Brandon Maxwell classic tee.

Who: Gorgeous model Lineisy Montero

Wearing: A light and airy ensemble from the Sies Marjan Fall 2018 collection.

Fashion Repeater!!!!… Joan Smalls

Wearing: Joan could not decide which Brandon Maxwell look that she loved more so she brought two; including a light yellow number. So Divalicious!

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Too Much Sauce! The 2017 CFDA Awards Fashion Recap

Arianne SuggsUpdated on June 6, 2017June 5, 2017Leave a Comment

Can you believe that it is already the 2017 CFDA Awards night? This is one of the fashion industry’s biggest events of the year! Everyone who is anyone makes sure that they come out to play and slay.

Therefore, its time to accept that a full 365 has actually passed us by ushering in yet another amazing evening of stylish flair. However, this disbelief could be because we are still riding high off of Beyonce taking home the CFDA’s Fashion Icon Award just last year. Bey’s pinstriped suit, humongous black hat and acceptance speech had one and all saying, “Long live the Queen!”

Nevertheless, this year’s 2017 CFDA Awards was chalk full of more amazing winners and of course, fabulous couture! Everybody from Scandal‘s Kerry Washington to the always fun to watch style risk taker, Janelle Monae hit the red carpet (actually though, this year it wasn’t rouge). We have the voguish recap you lovers of fashion crave and desire!

Too Much Sauce! The 2017 CFDA Awards Fashion Recap

Who: Kerry Washington

The Fashion: Wearing Prabal Gurung

Who: Lupita Nyong’o

The Fashion: Rocking Jason Wu Fall 2017 RTW (ready to wear)

Who: Imaan Hammam

The Fashion: Wearing Adam Selman Fall 2017 RTW (ready to wear)

Who: Janelle Monae

The Fashion: Styled in Christian Siriano

Who: Gabrielle Union

The Fashion: Wearing Rodarte Fall 2017 RTW (ready to wear), Monique Pean Jewelry as well as Stella Luna Shoes.

Who: Riley Montana

The Fashion: Styled in Brandon Maxwell Fall 2017 RTW (ready to wear)

Who: Alek Wek

The Fashion: Wearing Balenciaga Fall 2017 RTW (ready to wear)

Who: Laura Harrier

The Fashion: Rocking Rosie Assoulin Fall 2017 RTW (ready to wear)

Who: Joan Smalls

The Fashion: Styled in Michael Kors Collection Fall 2017 RTW (ready to wear)

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CFDA Winner Presents Brock Collection AW 2017 at NYFW

Arianne Suggs February 11, 2017February 11, 2017Leave a Comment

One of the shows that we have been anxiously awaiting popped up during day two of New York Fashion Week. We downed a few lattes for energy but didn’t even need to because the show was fantastic! The Brock Collection AW 2017 show is everything fall/winter fashion should encompass.

CFDA Winner Presents Brock Collection AW 2017 at NYFW

Whenever an up and coming designer is recognized by the CFDA of course expectations are high. Winners are viewed as the future of fashion, basically the next generation of American couture creatives. Last year, Brock Collection became the 2016 CFDA Fashion Fund winner and they have once again shown why!

For their Autumn/Winter designs Brock Collections incorporated a very warm, affectionate color palette. Think burgundy, burnt orange as well as delicate neutrals. Moreover, seeing the colors of fall along with furry details just felt so home-y and cozy.

Furthermore, the fashions honestly make you want to just wrap up in a blanket with a hot cup of cocoa. The fur pieces are well executed with the curves of a woman clearly being in a mind. Some fur garments can make you look so unnecessarily bulky. Therefore, we were very happy to see a number of belted designs that allow for a cinched waist.

These classic fur pieces were apart of a collaborative effort between Brock Collection as well as Saga Furs. Team work that certainly paid off well for NYFW. Nevertheless, one final quick aspect we adored were all of the off-the-shoulder looks that were even seen with the furs. In fall and winter we normally think more of the lines of covering up. However, it was a nice twist to see how a little skin can elegantly be added into any autumn/winter wardrobe.

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2016 CFDA Awards Fashion Recap

ArianneUpdated on June 9, 2016June 8, 2016Leave a Comment

The 2016 CFDA Awards had every starlet bringing her A-game to the red carpet! Crystals, turbans and even multiple style changes were all apart of the fashion scene. There is much to discuss and gab about so we will just get right to it. Here is our 2016 CFDA Awards fashion recap!

2016 CFDA Awards

Naomi Campbell

We are going to kick things off with fashion royalty! Naomi did not come to play with these little girls she came to slay (LOL)! Timeless Campbell showed off her physique in a sexy design by Brandon Maxwell.

Ciara

Can she get anymore glamorous! As soon as we laid eyes on her we immediately recognized her lovely dress which was previously worn by another attendee who we will talk about next. Cici slayed in a extremely chic gown by Roberto Cavalli.

Jasmine Tookes

If you wondering about the mystery girl who has worn Ciara’s Roberto Cavalli dress it is the fabulous Jasmine Tookes. Tookes wore the RC dress in an editorial for the May issue of Vogue. For the 2016 CFDA Awards Jasmine donned a black tan dress with hand embroidered tonal sequins by Prabal Gurung.

Jourdan Dunn

Jourdan just keeps killing the fashion scene! After taking our breath away in a metallic Balmain dress at the Met Ball were excited to see what she would wear to the 2016 CFDA Awards. She stunned in a Jonathan Simkhai beaded floor-length gown.

June Ambrose

Ambrose is always fun to watch coming down a red carpet. This year she brought it in true June Ambrose flava! She a red Zac Posen gown paired with custom Donald Robertson turban. She finished off her look with a fun pair of Brian Atwood heels and clutch by Alexander McQueen.

Imaan Hammam

Showing individual style is so important. One darling that we noticed do just that was supermodel, Imaan Hammam. Literally no one else looked like her and it was quite refreshing. Her look was very fun and totally matched her personality. Imaan’s girly-girl dress was by Coach.

Jennifer Hudson

Hudson actually had two looks of the night but we are choosing to focus our attention on one in particular. From the moment she entered the red carpet you could tell Hudson felt like the belle of the ball. Isn’t that how fashion should make you feel? Hudson stepped out in a Resort 2016 onyx and crimson crepe strapless asymmetric gown with sculptural inserts by Prabal Gurung.

La La Anthony

Hey girl we see you! Some dresses are not created equal. Maybe its convenience or maybe its because we wish designers would do it more; but, whenever we notice a dress with pockets we simply go ape. How nice is it to be able to slide a lipstick or keys in your own pocket without having to pull the Hey Hold This on the BF? Anthony came to the big show in a super chic dress by Fendi. Go Fendi!

Gabrielle Union

Shhh! Union had a hot date for the night and it wasn’t her hubby! No conspiracy or drama here it was designer Lela Rose. Fittingly, Gabrielle wore a design by Rose and gushed about how much she loved wearing it via social media. She was absolutely glowing so we could instantly tell that she meant every single word.

Joan Smalls

She’s freaking supermodel so of course she was going to look amazing! With her sick bod she could drape a curtain around her from her hotel room and be good to go. Nonetheless, we’re going to talk about her anyway as we shove down Doritos (HaHa). Smalls attended the CFDA Awards in Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci. More deets on her new beauty look here.

Laverne Cox

What’s to say? As always she came…she conquered…and my gawd did she slay! Laverne glided down the red carpet in a Marc Bouwer design accompanied with shoes by Ionia. Cox completed her ensemble with beautiful jewels by Monica Sordobk.

Samira Wiley

You probably can already guess why we are cheesing over Samira’s couture! We won’t say since we already brought it up, but its nice to see women who aim for comfort and style. Wiley floated into the Hammerstein Ballroom in a Milly Michelle Smith gown. We thought the dress looked stunning on her.

Alek Wek

One thing that literally everyone could agree on was that Alek Wek looked great! She had such a moment on the red carpet. She was twirling and having fun with the paparazzi just eating out of her stylish hands. It didn’t stop there, Wek just kept the Gone With The Wind fabulous vibes going all night. Alek wore a Proenza Schouler dress with Aquatalia shoes.

Beyonce

We saved the best for last. Come on, she won the Fashion Icon Award so fully deserves the spot. Beyonce blew everyone with her speech pointing out how designers have often ignored curvier women. Also, if you are a GOT throne fan she threw in a Khalessi reference too (yes, we nerded out). For her big win the fashion icon won a dazzling Givenchy suit from the fall 2015 collection.

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Beyonce Is CFDA Awards 2016 Fashion Icon

Arianne Suggs June 6, 2016June 6, 2016Leave a Comment

The waves of the fashion sea had been quite quiet when it came to who would be this year’s recipient of the CFDA Fashion Icon Award. Literally, you could of dropped a pin and the silence on the subject would of still remained. A few rumors had been sparked as to a certain queen of a hive who could possibly be the winner. Well, if you were still in wonderland you did not have to reside there long because Bey’s fans had started early to confirm their suspicions. Before long anyone with an Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat or Tumblr knew that Beyonce is CFDA Awards 2016 Fashion Icon!

How did they uncover the big secret of the night? Images and videos soon emerged of Jay-Z on his way to the CFDA Awards with little Blue Ivy in toe. That was the first piece of evidence that quickly began to circulate. The next piece of evidence was the smoking gun.

At about ten till 8 p.m. the official Twitter account for the CFDA made a simple yet humongous announcement stating,

“Behold! Your CFDA Awards Fashion Icon Award winner, the incredible and unparalleled Beyonce.”

Boom…there it is and there it was! It didn’t take much more than that for the Beyonce is CFDA Awards 2016 Fashion Icon news to spread like wildfire. In minutes every man, woman and child knew Beyonce was taking home the coveted Fashion Icon award. So what did an icon wear tonight for her big win?

Beyonce sparkled in a pinstripes Givenchy design. This seemed like a fitting choice since wearing Givenchy came up during her latest visual album Lemonade. Beyonce’s win is sure to cause a tiny stir and style debate due to the hoopla that began over her couture two years ago when a writer made the statement that Bey is not a fashion icon. Great performer with an okay style is what some claimed.

What does the evidence show? We were DMed quite a bit on Twitter regarding our views on Beyonce’s style. Here are our quick thoughts:

When we think of fashion icons the names: Diana Ross, Naomi Campbell, Grace Jones, Janet Jackson, Aaliyah, Prince, Michael Jackson and yes, Rihanna come to mind. Not our complete list by any means but they help to illustrate our point. These icons didn’t wear trends, they set them. People wanted and still try to immolate their style. For instance, MJ had everyone wearing a red jacket, super tight black pants, penny loafers and a glittery glove. Moreover, the fact that you visualized that outfit perfectly proves the effect and influence Michael had the fashion industry.

Everyone we named also has something else in common. They are considered stylish risk takers. Prince and his revealing chaps, Janet’s Poetic Justice braids/denim/crop top look, Aaliyah fully decked in Tommy Hilfiger, Diana’s sequined gowns and even Rihanna’s yellow Met Gala look. Focusing on Rihanna, people were so fashion starved at this year’s Met Gala they searched the Internet high and low for Rihanna who wasn’t even in attendance. She still ended up being the third searched for celebrity of the night.

Case in point look at all the editorials that continue to be made channeling Prince, Grace Jones and Aaliyah. There really hasn’t been a DC editorial tribute. Could be on its way but hasn’t made its debut yet.

In conclusion a fashion icon makes us beg for more and even after their career isn’t at its peak we can’t help but remember the good times. Beyonce is a gorgeous woman which is why we constantly write about her. Could she go harder in the style department? Yes and we would love to see it! We’ve been praying for the day she changes her hair color or takes some other stylish risk. We’d love to see more than the leotard because she has a dream hourglass body. The body people pluck and inject themselves for or configure up in some photoshop app. That body could wear, rock and stun in anything!

So yes, we will always tip our big hats (wink, wink) to Beyonce because she has survived in an industry for decades where most careers last two years if they’re lucky. In an industry that transitioned from being talent driven to imaged based. If anything that is worth an award in itself and an excellent reason to give credit where credit is definitely due. Congratulations Bey and great detective work tonight Beyhive.

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Joan Smalls Estée Lauder Red Lip Color

Arianne SuggsUpdated on June 6, 2016June 6, 2016Leave a Comment

When you’re a supermodel you can wear just about anything including a paper bag and still look fabulously chic. Lucky for us Joan Smalls chose a different route than paper couture for this year’s CFDA Fashion Awards. From head-to-toe Joan Smalls hit the red carpet looking very voguish. Let’s break down her gorgeous CFDA OOTD shall we? First up let’s focus on Joan Smalls Estée Lauder red lip color!

Red lipstick is for the bold gal who doesn’t care about or mind being the center of attention. She’s the girl on the Gram that posts a selfie and proudly hashtags it “selfie queen.” In psychology the shade of rouge also denotes being sassy, alluring, romantic, seductive and magnetic. If you needed anymore reason to indulge in one of this season’s hottest trends, red lipstick, just think well heck if it’s good enough for a supermodel…why not?

Joan Smalls Estée Lauder red lip color was a nice pop of color that still perfectly harmonized with her overall ensemble. Her gown was a gorgeous but neutral shade, therefore, incorporating color would not cause a clash. What designer gown did Smalls decide to wear this year? Joan turned heads in a floor-length design by Givenchy.

Hair Notes: Social media has been at a standstill over Joan’s tresses. Some love her short hair look and some are passing on her fringed shoulder length bob. However, the fact that her hair got hair lovers talking in the first should still count for something. If a hairstyle grabs attention then in our style book it has served its purpose and well.

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2015 CFDA Fashion Awards Roundup

Alicia SuggsUpdated on June 2, 2015June 2, 2015Leave a Comment

2015 CFDA Fashion Awards Roundup held at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. Kanye West introduced this year’s Fashion Icon, Pharrell Williams.

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Iman Wearing Juan Carlos Obando – 2014 CFDA Fashion Awards

Alicia Suggs June 3, 2014June 3, 2014Leave a Comment

Fashion royalty Iman was wearing Juan Carlos Obando for the fashion filled 2014 CFDA Fashion Awards. She was wearing a beautiful royal blue silk Juan Carlos Obando spring 2014 top that draped her body beautifully.

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Rihanna Will Be Honored With CFDA Fashion Icon Award

Alicia Suggs March 24, 2014March 24, 2014Leave a Comment

Rihanna Will Be Honored With CFDA Fashion Icon Award. The CFDA annual event recognizes the outstanding contributions made to American fashion by individuals from all areas of the industry. This is a great honor for Rihanna and well deserved. Whether you like her music or not you can’t deny her fashion sense. Rihanna doesn’t follow trends she makes them.

“We are proud to present Rihanna with the CFDA Fashion Icon Award for her impact on the industry as fashion’s most exciting ambassador in recent memory,” Steven Kolb, CEO of CFDA, said in a statement.

The 2014 CFDA Fashion Awards will take place on Monday, June 2 at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center.