Karlie Kloss Steps Out in Ruched Black Dress and Strappy Heels to the CFDA Awards

Karlie Kloss wore a simple and sleek look to the CFDA Awards.

The model attended the CFDA Fashion Awards on Wednesday night in NYC in a black Khaite Rya dress. The midi dress hit below Kloss’ knee and featured ruching detailing, long sleeves and a black belted waist. She added a simple silver necklace and wore her blond locks down in waves.

Kloss went with dainty heels for her footwear choice. Her black sandals featured a thin strap across the toes. The heels clung on with a strap across the back of her ankles, and the stiletto heel bumped the 6-foot-2 model at least 4 inches.

Emily Blunt served as the evening’s host and presented the American Womenswear and American Menswear Designer of the Year awards to Christopher John Rogers and Emily Bode-Aujla for Bode, respectively.

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Meanwhile, Edvin Thompson for Theophilio was awarded the American Emerging Designer of the Year honor and was presented by model and “Squid Game” star HoYeon Jung.

Zendaya was also a big winner at the 2021 CFDA Fashion Awards. She received the Fashion Icon trophy from iconic model Iman, who received the honor in 2010. For the occasion, Zendaya wore a custom Vera Wang ensemble that featured a red bandeau top and a peplum-style skirt.

Other honorees included Dapper Dan, who received the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award; Patagonia for the Environmental Sustainability Award; Yeohlee Teng with the Board of Directors’ Tribute;  the Media Award in honor of Eugenia Sheppard was awarded to Nina Garcia; and Anya Taylor-Joy won the first-ever Face of the Year award.

Winners list:

American Womenswear Designer of the Year: Christopher John Rogers for Christopher John Rogers

American Menswear Designer of the Year: Emily Adams Bode for Bode

American Accessories Designer of the Year: Telfar Clemens for Telfar

American Emerging Designer of the Year: Edvin Thompson for Theophilio

International Women’s Designer of the Year: Demna Gvasalia for Balenciaga.

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