CFDA Awards 2009: Highlights

Nadia Swarovski, designers Justin Giunta, Alexander Wang, Tim Hamilton and actress Blake Lively pose backstage at the 2009 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center on June 15, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

Last night marked the 2009 CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) Awards held at the Lincoln Center in New York City.

The star-studded evening was filled with designers, celebrities and models celebrating American fashion.

The list of winners include:

Womenswear Designer of the Year: Rodarte’s Laura and Kate Mulleavy
Menswear Designer of the Year (tie): Calvin Klein’s Italo Zucchelli and Band of Outsiders’ Scott Sternberg
Accessory Designer of the Year: Proenza Schouler’s Jack McCullough and Lazaro Hernandez
Swarovski Award for Womenswear: Alexander Wang
Swarovski Award for Menswear: Tim Hamilton
Swarovski Award for Accessory Design: Justin Giunta for Subversive Jewelry
International Award: Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton
Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award: Anna Sui
Eugenia Sheppard Award: Women’s Wear Daily editor-in-chief Ed Nardoza
Eleanor Lambert Award: GQ’s Jim Moore
Board of Director’s Special Tribute: First Lady Michelle Obama


Check out some of the photos below!

Ashley Olsen

Blake Lively in a Michael Kors dress and Christian Louboutin shoes.

Molly Sims in Dolce and Gabbana.

Agyness Deyn

Coco Rocha in Michael Kors

Doutzen Kroes in Zac Posen.

Christian Louboutin's delectable new ad campaign

Shoemaker, Christian Louboutin, has teamed up with renowned still-life photographer Peter Lipmann for his latest ad campaign.

The photographs feature the famed red soles as 18th century works of art.

Divine!

YSL and Puma's collaboration

Image via wwd.com

Are designers sneakers the latest trend?

Christian Louboutin, who is usually known for his red-soled heels, recently created a leopard-print sneaker.

Now, Yves Saint Laurent has teamed up with its sister company Puma to create a high-top sneaker for men.

The sneaker, which is available in black leather and grey suede is available in YSL boutiques, but will be sold exclusively on its e-commerce site in the states.

This is not Puma's first collaboration with the Gucci Group brands, as they have previously worked with Alexander McQueen and Sergio Rossi.

Would you wear designer sneakers? Or would you stick to your good old Nikes?

Louboutin makes a sneaker!

Famed for his red high-heeled soles, Christian Louboutin has come out with a sneaker!

There's no word on how much these leopard-print high tops will cost yet, but there's no doubt the soles will be red, right?

Britney Spears - If U Seek Amy Official Video

Britney Spears's video for "If U Seek Amy" has just been released! The racy video takes place at a house party, filled with scantily clad boys and girls.

I love the red pumps she's wearing, and Britney's "housewife" look!

Check it out below!

Update: The shoes are Christian Louboutin for Phillip Lim S/S 09.

The Christian Louboutin Limited Edition “Marie Antoinette” shoe

Apparently in a time of recession, people will pay $6,295.00 for ridiculously ugly shoes.

I'm a huge fan of Christian Louboutin, but this limited edition "Marie Antoinette" shoe is definitely not one of his best creations.

To be fair, you're not just paying for the shoes.

The money you'll be spending will also get you a specifically constrcuted box to keep your heels, and an illustrated book explaining how these intricate shoes were created.

Only 36 pairs have been made (in blush pink, ochre yellow and royal blue), and all of them have been claimed.