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Home · Fashion

Beyonce, Ciara and More Stars Shine at the 2016 CFDA Awards

Last night, fashion's biggest stars came together for a an evening of pure elegance. On top of all the fab looks, Queen Bey received this year's fashion Icon Award. Check out all the amazing style!

By Joslyn Winkfield · June 7, 2016October 27, 2020
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Beyonce

Beyonce attends the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

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Jay Z, Blue Ivy Carter, and Beyonce
Jay Z, Blue Ivy Carter, and Beyonce arrive in style at the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.
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Blue Ivy Carter and Jay Z
Blue Ivy Carter and Jay Z arrive in style at the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.
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Ciara

Ciara arrives in style at the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

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Beyonce
Beyonce accepts her award at the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.
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Gabrielle Union
Gabrielle Union arrives in style at the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.
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Jasmine Tookes
Jasmine Tookes arrives in style at the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.
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Joan Smalls

Joan Smalls arrives in style at the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

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Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Hudson arrives in style at the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.
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Grace Bol
Grace Bol arrives in style at the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.
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Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Hudson arrives in style at the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.
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Naomi Campbell
Naomi Campbell arrives in style at the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.
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Jason Derulo
Jason Derulo arrives in style at the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.
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Michelle Ochs and Carly Cushnie
Michelle Ochs and Carly Cushnie arrives in style at the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.
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La La Anthony
La La Anthony arrives in style at the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.
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Jourdan Dunn
Jourdan Dunn arrives in style at the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.
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Laverne Cox
Laverne Cox arrives in style at the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.
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Imaan Hammam
Imaan Hammam arrives in style at the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.
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Rachel Roy
Rachel Roy arrives in style at the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.
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Tracee Ellis Ross
Tracee Ellis Ross arrives in style at the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.
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Alek Wek
Alek Wek arrives in style at the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.
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Monique Pean
Monique Pean arrives in style at the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.
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Samira Wiley
Samira Wiley arrives in style at the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.
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Victor Cruz
Victor Cruz arrives in style at the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.
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