2025 CFDA Fashion Awards: Ralph Lauren and The Row Triumph at Annual Awards Ceremony

2025 CFDA Fashion Awards

In a night celebrating timeless craftsmanship and visionary design, American style icon Ralph Lauren has been named American Womenswear Designer of the Year at the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards, while Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s minimalist luxury label The Row took home American Accessory Designer of the Year.

Held at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards — hosted by the Council of Fashion Designers of America — are often described as the “Oscars of fashion.” The ceremony honours outstanding contributions to American style across womenswear, menswear, accessories, and emerging design, spotlighting both established legends and new creative voices shaping the industry’s future.

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This year’s top accolade for Ralph Lauren marks a fitting tribute to the designer’s enduring influence. Known for defining American elegance for over five decades, his award celebrates not just a label but a lifestyle — one that seamlessly blends heritage, sophistication, and aspirational living.

Meanwhile, The Row’s win underscores the brand’s position as a global force in the world of quiet luxury. Founded in 2006 by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, the label has become synonymous with understated refinement — exquisite tailoring, muted palettes, and meticulous attention to detail. The Olsen twins made a rare red-carpet appearance to accept their award, dressed, of course, in their signature minimalist silhouettes.

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The evening highlighted a broader trend within the industry: a return to authenticity, restraint, and craftsmanship. In a world often dominated by fast trends and viral moments, Ralph Lauren and The Row represent something enduring — fashion with soul, heritage, and intention.

For the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards this year’s winners embody the best of American design: confidence without excess, luxury without noise, and creativity that endures beyond the season.

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