FashionEtc.com January 17th, 2026

Post-CFDA Awards, designers and their celebrity dates gathered at the Top of the Standard, where Mia Moretti was DJ'ing.

Another year, another newly-anointed crop of fashion royalty. The Council of Fashion Designers of America’s annual Fashion Awards was held Monday night at Lincoln Center, and there were certainly some surprises up the Council’s chic sleeve.

Atwood will retain a minority stake and stay on as creative director and designer under the new partnership, which will focus on expanding to categories like jewelry and apparel.

Plus, Anne V. scores a major film role, Rachel Zoe's son inspires a handbag, and Matthew Williamson brings out his favorite models for a 15th-anniversary film.