CFDA Fashion Awards 2026 brought industry figures and celebrities together for the annual recognition of American design talent. The 45th edition took place on November 2 at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. As USA Today reported, the night is often described as the Oscars of American fashion. It was presented by Amazon Fashion and hosted by Keke Palmer.According to Vogue, the ceremony included both competitive category winners and special honorees. The outlet reported that Anthony Vaccarello received the International Designer of the Year award for his ten years at Saint Laurent. Photographers Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin took the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award. Architect Peter Marino accepted the Fashion Icon Award. Tory Burch received the Positive Change Award.The outlet also reported that Rachel Scott of Diotima won American Womenswear Designer of the Year, Ralph Lauren took menswear, Ana Khouri claimed the accessory designer prize, and Colleen Allen received the Google American Emerging Designer of the Year honor.From Hailey Bieber and BLACKPINK's Rosé to Demi Moore, here are the best-dressed celebrities at the CFDA Fashion Awards 2026.7 best-dressed celebrities at the CFDA Fashion Awards 2026Coverage from People, Vogue, USA Today, ELLE, and WWD identified several celebrities whose choices aligned with gold tones, archival references, and support for the CFDA Fashion Awards 2026 honorees. The selections below reflect the looks that appeared most consistently across those reports.1) Keke Palmer View this post on Instagram Instagram PostKeke Palmer hosted in a strappy, shimmery gold Bob Mackie gown. According to Vogue, the one-of-a-kind piece was originally custom-made for Raquel Welch, who wore it while performing I'm a Woman with Cher on The Cher Show in 1975. The dress was sourced from vintage dealer Timeless Vixen by stylist Molly Dickson. As reported by WWD, Palmer finished the look with gold Aquazzura sandals and jewelry.Keke Palmer addressed her hosting look while on the red carpet. As reported by People, she said:"It's Bob Mackie, vintage. Actually, it's the dress that Raquel Welch wore when she performed with Cher. A little vintage moment."2) Hailey Bieber2026 CFDA Fashion Awards - Winner's Walk - Source: GettyHailey Bieber wore a gold Saint Laurent ensemble from Anthony Vaccarello's final collection for the house at the CFDA Fashion Awards 2026. As reported by ELLE, the outfit combined a long-sleeve brocade top with fur-trimmed cuffs, an embroidered midi skirt, and metallic sandals rather than a single continuous dress. According to USA Today, the choice formed part of a coordinated group of gold looks supporting Vaccarello as he concluded his Saint Laurent tenure.3) Zoë KravitzZoë Kravitz appeared in a gold Saint Laurent piece from the same final collection. As per Vogue, she joined Hailey Bieber, Rosé, and Anja Rubik in gold looks from Vaccarello's last work for the brand. According to USA Today, the trio later presented the International Designer of the Year award to Vaccarello on stage.4) RoséRosé from BLACKPINK wore a cropped gold top and matching skirt with a thigh-high slit, paired with gold sandals, all from Saint Laurent. According to People, the look matched the gold theme used by Hailey Bieber and Zoë Kravitz. As USA Today reported, she stood with them as they presented the International Designer of the Year honor to Anthony Vaccarello.5) Demi Moore2026 CFDA Fashion Awards - Winner's Walk - Source: GettyDemi Moore arrived in a custom GapStudio halter-neck denim gown designed by Zac Posen. As per USA Today, the construction referenced Gap's jeans heritage through a structured bodice with layered waistbands, a front slit, and a train. According to the same outlet, Demi Moore later presented the Innovation Award to Gap Inc. and recalled a generational connection involving a denim jacket from 1990 that her daughter later recreated.6) Megan Thee Stallion2026 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals - Source: GettyMegan Thee Stallion wore a custom gown by designer Kim Shui. As reported by WWD, she said:"This is my girl, my queen, Kim Shui, and I always wear her stuff, and I’m so excited and so grateful that she asked me to come do this with her. She custom-made this for me, and I’m just happy."7) Lili ReinhartLili Reinhart appeared in a sparkling Monse dress. According to People, she added a Logan Hollowell trillion-cut diamond tennis necklace valued at approximately $107,000. The combination of the gown and the substantial jewelry placed the look among the more frequently noted arrivals in post-event coverage.Multiple outlets noted the prevalence of gold and archival references across the carpet the following day.