Rihanna (in Alaia) and A$AP Rocky (in Chanel)

These two new parents look rich and cozy -- which, in fairness, I think they are! They also arrived very much at the end end end of this red carpet and I almost missed them, so it's good to see that motherhood has not changed Rihanna. Both of them look completely luxe.

Sara Moonves and Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence did not walk the red carpet, so I grabbed her here with Sara Moonves, who won the Eugenia Sheppard Media Award. They both look perfectly nice! She is the EIC of W -- the only woman they've EVER HAD -- and, yes, her Dad is Les.

Lily Allen in Colleen Allen

Colleen and Lily are not related, that I could tell -- at first I was like, "Oh, is this her sister's line? I get it then." But no. This is absolutely dumb to me -- I get it, I get it; lingerie, sheets, etc etc -- but!! I support Lily Allen tootling out in her underboob while she's going through a bad bad breakup.

Lily Allen in Colleen Allen

Both "I hate it" AND "good for you, girl!!!!"

Laura Harrier in Diotima

This is so tactile and beautiful. It's like Bjork's swan dress but toned down...and, I guess, without the head.

Michelle Williams

She looks good in this and also this is how I plan to dress when I am 75.

Teyana Taylor in Thom Browne

Fantastic. I love the swoop of her hair with this look. (She hosted this event, and Thom Browne is president of CFDA, hence her wardrobe and that of many others.)

Ciara in Sergio Hudson

Fabulous. This is so Dominique Deveraux in Dynasty. (I did some light Googling after writing this sentence, and Hudson DID tell Essence that Dominique Deveraux WAS an inspiration for this collection. I SEE YOU, SERGIO!) Ciara is one of those people who could pop up wearing a pleather bean bag and I would be like, "breathtaking," but also this is fantastic.

Sombr in Thom Browne

This is archival Thom Browne and it looked WAY crazier coming down the runway. I get why he didn't go all the way there, but....

Tamron Hall in Bibhu Mohapatra

She is gorgeous and this is slightly smushy.

Stephanie Seymour

She looks amazing here. Like a beautiful vampire warrior. I'm in.

Jenna Lyons

For once, I like the gloves. I get this...but I kinda wish Jenna had worn some really good denim. She LOVES jeans.

Venus Williams in Ronny Kobo

My main thought is that this would be GREAT for a fancy holiday party.

Stan Herman and Bernadette Peters

"Hey, everybody, we gotta get inside!"

Karen Pittman

This is fabulous on her. She is such a babe.

Brittany Snow

This is fabulous on her. She is also such a babe. (Although I kinda wish she had a different lip. Does she look...like...Ashlee Simpson a little here? It's the eyeliner. I've loved you since American Dreams, Brittany!)

Angel Reese in Sergio Hudson

Look! If you've got legs for days, USE EM!

Kelsea Ballerini in Michael Kors

I just realized that I think this is actually brown -- but we're here now. This works on her. She has worn SOME STUFF over the years, I think this transition to the gentle arms of Michael Kors has been a wise one.

Ryan Destiny in Alexander Wang

Are we bringing Alexander Wang back? Interesting. (I don't think this is even good. It looks like a random Halloween costume.)

Addison Rae

Her styling is also MUCH improved lately; this is great on her.

Julianne Moore

This is the best photo I got of her in this and it's so awkward, I am sorry, Julianne! I wish say that this outfit feels like a bit of a nothing burger.

Ava DuVernay

This is very cool! She hardly ever wears pants, but I love this vibe for her.

Morgan Spector

YOU AND BERTHA BETTER MAKE UP.

Renee Rapp in Thom Browne

She looks cute in this and I'm sure this is styled as it was on the runway; I personally think the thigh-highs veer a little costume-y and might have just done regular hose but! I get it.

Ashley Graham

REASONABLE.

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan in Bach Mai

So pretty. More houndstooth formalwear!

Britt Lower

This is not as weird (complimentary) as she usually ends up going! It's actually a great dress; I wonder if it feels a little haphazardly styled? (I'm mostly talking about the shoes, which maybe feel like a missed opportunity?)

Naomi Campbell

I mean. Yes.

Rihanna Makes an Appearance at the 2025 CFDA Awards

Plus everyone else in black and/or white.