CFDA Awards, New York
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Fashion's finest were out in force last night (6 June) in New York for this year's Council Of Fashion Designers Of America (CFDA) Awards, which recognise the outstanding contributions made to American fashion by individuals from all areas of the industry.
A vamped-up Lady Gaga (complete with bright green wig) jostled for elbow space on the purple carpet next to movie stars including Kirsten Dunst and Naomi Watts, and actors-turned-designers such as the Olsen twins and Chloe Sevigny.
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2011 CFDA Awards, New York
The queen of quirkiness chose a teal-coloured wig with a custom-made Thierry Mugler corset, studded thong and her signature sky-high platform boots (not forgetting the pillarbox red talons and lips). Gaga picked up the CFDA fashion icon award, telling the audience, "All of you made me feel like a star before I was."
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2011 CFDA Awards, New York
Actors turned fashion designers Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen both wear pieces from their own label The Row. Mary-Kate (right) teams a Chanel jacket with The Row skirt and Louis Vuitton heels, while Ashley pairs her The Row dress with Manolo Blahnik shoes. Both carry The Row bags.
Their collection was nominated for the Swarovski emerging talent award for womenswear at the ceremony, but they later lost out to Prabal Gurung.
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2011 CFDA Awards, New York
Kirsten Dunst opts for a simple Patrick Ervell tux with slicked-back hair.
2011 CFDA Awards, New York
Actress Liv Tyler wears a silk dress, shoes and clutch by Proenza Schouler.
The label's designers, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, later won the womenswear designer of the year trophy at the awards.
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2011 CFDA Awards, New York
Lucy Liu goes for a romantic look with this Monique Lhuillier lace ball gown featuring tulle and ostrich feathers.
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2011 CFDA Awards, New York
Miranda Kerr looks stunning in a Michael Kors skirt and body suit with gold belt and cuffs.
2011 CFDA Awards, New York
Naomi Watts goes for gold in this bespoke Calvin Klein dress.
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2011 CFDA Awards, New York
Jessica Alba is all about colour blocking in this orange and purple gown by Diane Von Furstenberg - who is also the president of the CFDA.
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2011 CFDA Awards, New York
Twilight actress Ashley Greene goes two-tone in a Michael Kors creation.
2011 CFDA Awards, New York
Actress Chloe Sevigny wears a leather cut top, pencil skirt and heels all from her own line, Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony.
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2011 CFDA Awards, New York
Desperate Housewives star Marcia Cross in a sequinned Pamella Roland jumpsuit.
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2011 CFDA Awards, New York
Actress Kerry Washington wears a shift dress and cream heels from Calvin Klein Collection.
2011 CFDA Awards, New York
Victoria's Secret model Karolina Kurkova, in an emerald hooded Diane Von Furstenberg jumpsuit.
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2011 CFDA Awards, New York
Another Victoria's Secret face, Alessandra Ambrosio, dazzles in this slinky Prabal Gurung number.
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2011 CFDA Awards, New York
The Rum Diary actress Amber Heard in a white sheer cocktail dress with black embroidered flowers and a belt by Cynthia Rowley.
2011 CFDA Awards, New York
Model Chanel Iman works turquoise to perfection in this seventies-esque gown.
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2011 CFDA Awards, New York
Artist Daphne Guinness opts for a wig and gladiator-style bodice, with super-high platform heels that give Lady Gaga a run for her money.
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2011 CFDA Awards, New York
CFDA Awards president and designer Diane von Furstenberg in a stud detail dress.
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2011 CFDA Awards, New York
Singer-songwriter Estelle lays on the glitz with this scoop-neck gold gown.
2011 CFDA Awards, New York
Doutzen Kroes pairs a scarlet J. Mendel gown with edgy heels.
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2011 CFDA Awards, New York
Designer Erin Fetherston in an airy pale mini-dress with nude heels.
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2011 CFDA Awards, New York
Designer L'Wren Scott showcases one of her own creations.
2011 CFDA Awards, New York
Director Sophie Coppola in a chic white design with flat shoes.
She went on to present long-time friend Marc Jacobs with the Geoffrey Beene lifetime achievement award at the ceremony.
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2011 CFDA Awards, New York
American reality TV star and fashion designer Whitney Port wears a Pamella Roland gown.
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2011 CFDA Awards, New York
Entourage star Emmanuelle Chriqui in a bright yellow strapless gown.