The 45th annual Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Fashion Awards celebrated the year's fashion achievements on November 2, 2026, at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Keke Palmer hosted the event.
Attendees included Demi Moore, who appeared in a denim halter dress and matching handbag. Keke Palmer wore a gold, sequined halter-top dress with cutouts. Lili Reinhart was seen in a strapless, sequined gown with a fringe hemline. Carrie Coon opted for a strapless blue dress with a train, and later a blue strapless mini dress with a sheer overlay. Olandria Carthen wore a black corset gown with a long train, while Laufey was dressed in a black strapless midi dress. Richie Shazam wore a black butterfly-inspired outfit, and Presley Oldham was seen in a dark coat and matching trousers with an unbuttoned black shirt. Lupita Nyong’o arrived in a red crop top and matching long skirt, carrying a denim jacket. Jonathan Simkhai wore a black satin jacket and trousers, and Liza Koshy sported a sheer black halter dress. Azaryah Milan was in a strapless metallic gown.