Fashion at the CFDA Awards

We have high hopes re the red carpet when the soiree in question is held by the Council of Fashion Designers of America – an event which recognises the best in American womenswear, menswear, jewellery and accessory designers.

Not many surprised faces in the crowd when the winners were announced - Lady Gaga won Fashion Icon of the Year, Marc Jacobs got the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement and the UK represented with Hilary Alexander of The Telegraph getting the Eugenia Sheppard Media Award.

Lady Gaga in custom Mugler

Read on for some red carpet looks.

Kerry Washington keeps it simple and chic in Calvin Klein Collection.

Zac Posen with Sessilee Lopez wearing Zac Posen. Do all those seams at front make her look larger?

Chanel Iman in BCBG Max Azria. Love the easy waves in her hair.

Jessica Alba, pregnant and lovely in custom Diane von Furstenberg.

Never-looks-bad Liya Kebede in Derek Lam.

Model Anais Mali in Sophie Théallet with the designer.

Rachel Roy and Joy Bryant, both wearing Rachel Roy. They look like they're having a good time.

Liya Kebede: New Face of L’Oréal Paris

Actress and model Liya has recently been announced as brand ambassador for L’Oréal Paris.

A spokesman said: "Her strength and courage has inspired us, her beauty has stunned us. We are thrilled to have Liya Kebede join the L’Oréal Paris family as our new ambassador!”

Liya Kebede: Desert Flower

Supermodel Liya Kebede stars in Sherry Hormann’s new film ‘Desert Flower’. Based on a true story, Liya plays Waris Dirie, the model-turned-campaigner against female genital mutilation.

Liya Kebede

The film chronicles her journey as she flees an arranged marriage at the age of 13 and eventually finds herself in London where she becomes an internationally successful model.

The role is a natural for 33-year-old beauty Liya, who is also the World Health Organisation’s Ambassador for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health.

Kebede, whose co-stars include Sally Hawkins, Timothy Spall, Juliet Stevenson and Anthony Mackie, will headline a private screening of the National Geographic Entertainment film in New York on Monday March 7.



No word if the film will be released in the UK, so visit the official movie website for more information.