CFDA Fashion Awards 2026: All the Best-Dressed Stars on the Red Carpet

Fashion's biggest night in America delivered sequins, fringe, and plenty of daring silhouettes. Stars from film, music, and sports turned the evening into a masterclass in red carpet style.

On Monday evening, November 2, New York City's American Museum of Natural History hosted the 2026 Council of Fashion Designers of America Fashion Awards, gathering Hollywood's elite under one roof.

The ceremony honored a host of creatives for their contributions to the industry, including Peter Marino, who won the Fashion Icon Award, and Tory Burch, who received this year's Positive Change Award.

Photographers Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin took home the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award, while Anthony Vaccarello was named International Designer of the Year as he wrapped a decade-long tenure at Saint Laurent.

Before the honorees accepted their awards, however, designers, their muses, and a host of fashion’s most stylish names made their way down the cream-colored carpet. Here's a look at the standout ensembles of the night.

Lili Reinhart

Lili Reinhart dazzled in a strapless, nude-toned column dress covered in sequins set in vertical rows across the fitted bodice. From the hips down, cascading iridescent silver paillettes resembling feathers fell into an asymmetrical high-low hem with a thigh-high slit.

She accessorized with a diamond choker, diamond rings, and metallic gold stiletto sandals, wearing her blond hair in soft, voluminous waves.

Demi Moore

Demi Moore turned heads in a dark indigo denim halter gown that reimagined classic jeans details.

The sweetheart neckline bodice was constructed from folded denim bands with belt loops and a row of metal buttons, while the skirt mimicked high-waisted jeans, complete with pockets and a fly seam, before falling into a column with a front slit and a train.

She paired it with pointed tan pumps, diamond drop earrings, and loose, dark curls.

Hailey Bieber

Hailey Bieber was styled in a two-piece gold brocade ensemble with a raised floral pattern.

The long-sleeve top featured an embellished mock neck and dramatic brown fur cuffs, while the matching midi pencil skirt boasted pockets, a jeweled waist detail, and a front slit.

She completed the look with gold strappy sandals and sleek, straight brunette hair.

Zoë Kravitz

Zoe Kravitz shimmered in a sleeveless metallic gold midi dress with a crinkled, foil-like texture and a high boat neckline. The design featured open sides at the bodice and a drawstring tie at the waist.

She styled it with burgundy satin slingback pumps with pointed gold toe caps, oversized sculptural gold earrings, and a tousled, curly updo.

Megan Thee Stallion

Megan Thee Stallion stunned in a wine-red halter mermaid gown with a high beaded choker collar and embroidered floral appliqués at the bust and hips.

A corset-like panel of knotted, beaded cording ran down the center between dramatic side cutouts, while strands of oversized beads ending in tassels hung from her hips.

She wore her platinum blond hair in a slicked-back updo, rounding out the look with winged eyeliner and red drop earrings.

Pamela Anderson

Pamela Anderson channeled old Hollywood glamour in a black ankle-length column dress with a beaded halter strap and a straight-across neckline trimmed with spiky beaded fringe.

She carried an ivory satin clutch dotted with black beads and wore black pointed pumps with fringe at the toes. Her platinum hair was styled in vintage pin curls, finished with a red lip and a matching red manicure.

Brandy

Brandy put a fresh spin on classic tailoring with a crisp white button-down featuring an oversized pointed collar, a deep V, extended French cuffs, and a white flower corsage at the shoulder.

She tucked it into a high-waisted black miniskirt with beaded fringe and added semi-sheer black gloves, black fishnet tights, and glittery pointed pumps. Layered gold necklaces and hoop earrings completed the look.

Donatella Versace

Donatella Versace kept it sharp in a black double-breasted tuxedo jacket with satin peak lapels and flap pockets, finished with a voluminous ivory neck bow and a jeweled gold cross brooch.

She teamed it with flared black trousers and pointed platform shoes, wearing her signature platinum hair long and straight with bangs.

Lindsey Vonn

Lindsey Vonn brought a burst of color in a burgundy satin column gown with a high draped neckline and long bell sleeves.

A diagonal trim of bright orange-red knotted cording ran from her shoulder to the floor, trailing long bronze fringe that also edged the hem. The Olympic skier wore her blond hair in long, tousled waves with a middle part.

From Demi Moore's playful take on denim to Megan Thee Stallion's beaded mermaid gown, this year's red carpet proved that bold risks pay off.

Whether the stars leaned into old Hollywood glamour, precise tailoring, or statement-making texture, the 2026 Council of Fashion Designers of America Fashion Awards delivered a night of fashion worth remembering.