9 Fashion Moments You Might Have Missed at the 2026 CFDA Awards
By Alexus Mosley
Fashion's finest came out to play! The 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards brought together some of the industry's biggest names for an evening celebrating American fashion, and naturally, the red carpet delivered plenty to talk about. From Demi Moore making denim look downright luxurious to Julia Fox turning a geography lesson into wearable art, the evening was filled with unexpected silhouettes, shimmering ensembles, and enough fashion drama to keep us entertained. Whether it was a daring design or a glamorous nod to the past, these nine looks made sure the cameras were paying attention.
Who says denim can't be glamorous? Demi Moore gave the Canadian tuxedo a couture makeover at the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards, stepping out in a custom GapStudio by Zac Posen creation.
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Who needs a ball gown when you can make an entrance like this? Olandria Carthen turned heads at the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards in a daring custom creation by Brandon Blackwood.
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All that glitters is Hailey Bieber! The Rhode founder brought a little gilded glamour to the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards in a shimmering gold ensemble by Saint Laurent.
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Sometimes less really is more! Pamela Anderson brought timeless elegance to the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards in a sleek black dress from Carolina Herrera's Spring/Summer 2027 ready-to-wear collection.
Zoë Kravitz brought a little golden-goddess energy to the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards in a shimmering metallic dress by Saint Laurent.
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Julia Fox put herself on the fashion map. The actress and fashion provocateur arrived at the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards in a custom creation by designer Miss Claire Sullivan, featuring oversized maps sculpted into an architectural gown.
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June Ambrose takes statement dressing to new heights. The legendary stylist and designer arrived at the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards in a dazzling black sequined coat from Marc Jacobs' Spring/Summer 2026 collection, but it was her towering sculptural headwear that truly stole the show.
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Nara Smith traded her signature domestic glamour for something a little more avant-garde at the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards. The model and influencer stepped onto the red carpet in a striking color-block gown from Altuzarra's Spring/Summer 2027 collection.
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Golden girl alert! BLACKPINK's Rosé brought a little K-pop glamour to the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards in a dazzling gold ensemble by Saint Laurent.
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