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Best Dressed From The 12th Annual CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards

The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards honors up-and-coming designers gearing up to make their mark in the fashion industry. This year, Aurora James of footwear line Brother Vellies took home the top prize! See the chic stars that came out to celebrate in style.
By Dominique Hobdy · Updated October 27, 2020
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Zendaya and Aurora James

Zendaya and CFDA award winner Aurora James were stunning while attending the 12th annual CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards. Zendaya donned a printed frock and Brother Vellies shoes while James rocked a shimmering ensemble with fur accents.

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Zendaya

This long-sleeve number is gorgeous on Zendaya! The bejeweled accents paired with drop earring and fur lined sandals offer up a luxe look.

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Andra Day

Andra Day went for the perfect mix of her signature retro look with a futuristic touch in a Chromat patent underbust dress.

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Misty Copeland

Misty Copeland was on point as usualy in a paisley printed number with mesh details.

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Chanel Iman

Chanel Iman went for eye-catching prints in a Fausto Puglisi look paired with Saint Laurent black leather zipper boots. Hot!

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Victor Cruz

NFL player Victor Cruz was dapper in a classic black and white suit.

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Samira Wiley

Samira Wiley donned a chic and sophisticated blue and black tween Milly dress for the affair.

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Elaina Watley

An all-black lace number and simple strappy heels was the look of the evening for Elaina Watley.

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Cleo Wade

Artist Cleo Wade rocked a fun printed frock, dual-colored ankle booties and a chic veil.

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Odell Beckham Jr.

NFL player Odell Beckham Jr. went for a super cool look with a knee-length overcoat, black sneaks and sleek black trousers.

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Imaan Hammam

We’re loving this floor-length turtle-neck number model Imaan Hammam rocked. Fierce!

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Donald Glover

Donald Glover was caught looking especially sharp in a navy blue suit and relaxed white button-up.

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Cindy Bruna

A gorgeous sheer LBD from CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund winner Jonathan Simkhai was the look of the night for model Cindy Bruna.

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Aya Jones

Model Aya Jones (R) served pretty and prim fierceness in a peach a-line dress with a sheer top.

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