CFDA calls A$AP Rocky a ‘fashion icon’ at the American Museum of Natural History
Designers and celebrities gathered Monday, November 3 at the American Museum of Natural History for the annual Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) awards ceremony, one of the most important evenings for American fashion.
A$AP Rocky was named Fashion Icon, arriving with Rihanna. He said Reuters his style is driven by instinct, not calculation. “Most of the time, it’s my outfit that chooses me,” he said on the red carpet. “My fashion sense depends on how I’m feeling that day…I’m known for bridging the gap between streetwear, high-end and luxury, and making it look seamless.”
Lifetime Achievement Award winner Ralph Rucci spoke about his career. “It gives you a perspective of what you’ve done in the past that allows you to move forward,” he said, adding that humility is essential to the business.
Actors, athletes and influencers, including Venus Williams and Benito Skinner, also hit the carpet, highlighting how the CFDA Awards, founded in 1980, serve as both a cultural barometer and an industry showcase.
