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Carolyn Murphy and Ana Khouri at the 2026 CFDA Awards at the American Museum of Natural History on November 02, 2026. (Getty Images)
The 2026 CFDA Awards Went All In on Diamonds
The fashion was fierce, the guest list was stacked, and the jewelry was impossible to ignore. See the looks that stole the spotlight.
Fashion’s biggest night served up the diamond drama. The 2026 CFDA Awards took over New York City’s American Museum of Natural History last night, bringing together the industry’s biggest names for an evening of bold fashion, major star power, and jewels that demanded attention.
Presented annually by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), the awards celebrate the creative forces shaping American fashion. Founded in 1962, the organization represents nearly 370 leading designers across womenswear, menswear, jewelry, and accessories. The annual ceremony honors the industry’s best while drawing an impressive roster of celebrity supporters and presenters.
This year, CFDA Chairman Thom Browne and CEO Hildy Kuryk presided over the event, where national treasure Keke Palmer served as host. The longtime actress and meme-machine unearthed an ultra-rare archival Bob Mackie gown, first worn by Raquel Welch in 1975, with dangling diamond earrings by Le Vian and a diamond ring by Zydo Italy. Anna Wintour, Matt Damon, Hailey Bieber, Cole Escola, and Zoë Kravitz were among the presenters for the evening.
After four consecutive nominations, jewelry designer Ana Khouri took home the award for American Accessory Designer of the Year.
From Alix Earle to professional tennis player Naomi Osaka, “image architect” Law Roach, and Love Island star Olandria Carthen, we couldn’t stop staring at the diamond-studded red carpet. Below, see our favorite bling to shine bright on fashion’s big night.
Keke Palmer’s Vintage Bob Mackie Moment Gets a Diamond Twist
Keke Palmer went for a “little vintage moment” to host the 2026 CFDA Awards. She honored the late, great fashion designer Bob Mackie, wearing an archival cutout gold dress first worn by Raquel Welch in 1975.
She teamed the landmark ensemble with dangling diamond earrings by Le Vian with a statement-making ring stack, including a piece worn on the middle finger of her right hand by Zydo Italy.
Alix Earle Goes Full Old Hollywood in Leviev Diamonds
Alix Earle attended the 2026 CFDA Awards, styled by none other than Law Roach. Turning heads in a stunning red strapless Isaac Mizrahi gown, the influencer-turned-reality star wore Leviev’s 9-carat diamond necklace in 18-karat gold, the Cassatt 7-carat oval-shaped diamond ring set in platinum, and the Colonna 10-carat diamond stud earrings set in 14-karat white gold.
Law Roach Doesn’t Do Subtle—Especially With 53 Carats
Image architect Law Roach hit the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards red carpet in a black patterned set from the LUAR Spring/Summer 2027 collection with a coordinating mustard-yellow feather boa.
The stylist extraordinaire completed his look with the remarkable Leviev Windsor 53-carat emerald-cut diamond solitaire ring, set in platinum. Not the first time he’s pulled this ring out of the shadows; Law also wore the diamond at the 2026 Met Gala in May.
Diana Silvers Takes the Diamond Brooch to New Heights
Booksmart actress Diana Silvers arrived at the 2026 CFDA Awards, wearing an ethereal white ensemble with a matching head wrap, showcasing an extraordinary brooch featuring a massive turquoise stone with a pear-shaped diamond dropping right at her forehead.
Created by New York–based jewelry design house JUJU VERA, founded by Julia Ferentinos, the designer was nominated this year for the Emerging Designer of the Year Award. Ferentinos took to Instagram to say, “I’ve always deeply valued the respect of this community, and to be recognized alongside designers I admire is a milestone I will never forget,” before thanking the CFDA and everyone who has supported the brand.
Ferentinos attended alongside Silvers, Lila Moss, and Camille Rowe. The designer wore her own Vera Ear Cuff, set with a 3.5-carat pear-shaped diamond, and a custom diamond dangle collar, a project that she has described as “my new favorite design.”
Lila Moss Channels Her Inner Goddess in JUJU VERA
Lila Moss looked angelic in a classic black strapless column silk dress with a matching velvet shawl and a custom Juju Vera diamond headpiece, with a pear-shaped diamond dripping down her forehead like a third eye.
The model added Juju Vera’s Nile diamond earrings to her look, featuring 8 carats of diamonds, designed for “movement and motion.”
Lupita Nyong’o Doubles Down on Diamond Cuffs
Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o served in three different custom looks by Zac Posen for Gap Studio during the 2026 CFDA Awards.
In her white dress, Nyong’o blinged up in Ana Khouri jewels. In her red two-piece ensemble, Nyong’o added Tiffany & Co. jewels to the mix, including Elsa Peretti Teardrop earrings and two 18-karat yellow gold and pavé diamond Elsa Peretti Bone cuffs on each wrist.
Elle Fanning Unleashes the Cartier Panther
Elle Fanning was repping Coach and Cartier at the 2026 CFDA Awards. The actress wore a muted rose slinky silk dress, juxtaposed with a floor-length leather trench coat and a Coach handbag.
She accessorized with a large Panthère de Cartier necklace, crafted from 18-karat rose gold, rubellites, onyx, emeralds, and diamonds. Fanning packed on the rings, sporting an 18-karat rose gold, onyx, emerald, and diamond Panthère de Cartier ring, along with a diamond Trinity de Cartier ring.
Carolyn Murphy Celebrates Ana Khouri in High Jewelry
Supermodel Carolyn Murphy hit the scene in a silky and slinky white gown with a one-of-a-kind 2026 High Jewelry necklace by Ana Khouri, crafted from baguette, round, and rondelle diamonds.
After four consecutive nominations, jewelry designer Ana Khouri took home the trophy for American Accessory Designer of the Year at the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards. Khouri posted to Instagram, “It happened. Honored to win Accessory Designer of the Year at the CFDA Awards. This is the first time a high jewelry artist has won this award. I share this with all jewelry artists, lovers and designers. Thank you to my team, my industry friends and supporters. This would not be possible without you.”
Gracie Abrams Puts It In Reverse
Singer Gracie Abrams arrived at the 2026 CFDA Awards with newly-minted American Emerging Designer of the Year, Colleen Allen.
Abrams wore a classic black strapless gown from the designer, posting to Instagram, “She is a beautiful genius, and it was an honor to be there with her last night as the CFDA honored her work.”
To top it all off, the musician added a Chanel diamond and pearl long cluster necklace that appeared to be a diamond choker from the front, but revealed to be a swinging sautoir in the back.
Lili Reinhart Glistened in Over 26 Carats of Diamonds
Actress Lili Reinhart shined at the 2026 CFDA Awards, wearing a glittering Monse Spring/ Summer 2027 ready-to-wear gown with a Logan Hollowell diamond tennis necklace, featuring nearly 26.20 carats of trillion-cut white diamonds, set in 18-karat gold.
Naomi Osaka Serves a Masterclass in Diamond Layering
Professional tennis player Naomi Osaka attended the 2026 CFDA Awards in a classic white one-shoulder gown with black polka dots by Miss Claire Sullivan. The renowned athlete added 16.03-carat diamond drop earrings from Rahaminov, a delicate bezel-set bracelet with 6.41 total carats of diamonds in 18-karat yellow gold from the family jeweler, and an 18.54-carat mixed-shape diamond necklace. She completed her look with Viltier’s Clique Rivière necklace, showcasing 5.90 total carats of diamonds, and the Clique tennis bracelet, featuring 2.31 total carats of diamonds.
Olandria Carthen Gives Black Tie a Jolt of Color
Love Island fan-favorite, Olandria Carthen, stepped out in a dramatic all-black Brandon Blackwood ensemble, styled by the duo Matthew and Reginald Reisman. Olandria added a pair of diamond stud earrings by Oscar Heyman, a diamond and emerald necklace by Spectrum Jewels, and an emerald ring by Kallati.
Iman’s Vintage Diamonds Reach Supermodel Status
Supermodel extraordinaire, Iman arrived at the 2026 CFDA Awards, wearing Antique Old European diamond cluster pendant earrings from Fred Leighton, as well as an Art Deco diamond and platinum ring, a twin pear-shaped white and fancy brown diamond ring, and a diamond honeycomb bracelet in platinum. She also added a KWIAT diamond and onyx bracelet, set in platinum.
Yseult Embraces Her Dangerous Side in Chopard
French singer-songwriter and model Yseult attended the 2026 CFDA Awards, shining in a Chopard coiled snake necklace from the Red Carpet Collection in 18-karat white gold, set with 87.46 carats of white diamonds, 12.21 carats of emeralds, 0.77 carats of yellow sapphires, and 0.10 carats of onyx.
Yseult added 18-karat white gold earrings to her ensemble, set with 10.40 carats of pear-shaped diamonds and 0.50 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds. The model also wore an 18-karat white gold ring set with 8.57 carats of emerald-cut diamonds, a ring with a 5.86-carat round brilliant-cut diamond and 1.25 carats of white diamonds, and a ring set with 2.01 carats of white diamonds, all from the Haute Joaillerie Collection.
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