Last night the CFDA Fashion Awards took place at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center. The Daily News reports that Michelle Obama was honored—designer and council President Diane von Furstenberg said of the First Lady, "Her meteoric rise in the world of fashion has echoed her husband in the world of politics." Obama, via a taped message, addressed attendees saying, "On behalf of women everywhere, I want to thank you for making fashion liberating, inspiring, but most of all, fun."
The evening was hosted by Tracey Ullman, who told the crowd, "I'm not going to stay on too long because I hear Kiefer Sutherland is backstage and going to head-butt me." It was after the last big New York fashion night that the actor had the run-in with Jack McCullough. The designer took home an award for accessories design last night, with Ralph Lauren, the sisters behind Rodarte (Mrs. O is a fan), Marc Jacobs and others also taking home prizes.
