New York City’s fashion elite gathered at The Crane Club in West Chelsea for one of the industry’s most celebrated events, the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Dinner on November 10.
Among the evening’s hosts was Isha Ambani, who joined fashion designer Zac Posen, former Vogue’s editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, and journalist Chloe Malle to celebrate creativity and innovation in fashion.
Who all attended?
The evening brought together some of the biggest names from the worlds of fashion, film, and entertainment. Notable attendees included:
Anna Wintour – Ex-Vogue editor
Zac Posen – Fashion designer and co-host
Chloe Malle – Writer and co-host
Emma Willis – TV presenter and wife of Bruce Willis
Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick – Hollywood couple
Whoopi Goldberg – Actor and TV host
Steve Schirripa – The Sopranos actor
Nina Dobrev, Ciara, Ashley Graham, Adrien Brody and Georgina Chapman, Russell Wilson, Michael Kors, Vera Wang, and Lauren Santo Domingo
Isha Ambani’s attire
For the glamorous night, Isha Ambani turned heads in a deep purple wine-toned ensemble that embodied quiet luxury. Her outfit featured a corseted blouse, cropped blazer, and a sleek pencil skirt, all tailored to perfection.
The blouse had an inverted neckline and structured boning that accentuated her waist, while the blazer came with padded shoulders, a stone-studded button, and a notch lapel collar.
The matching skirt had a low waistline, ankle-length hem, and a slit at the back for ease of movement. A belt with a jeweled buckle completed her sophisticated look.
With minimal accessories and a confident smile, Isha exuded understated elegance as she welcomed guests to the dinner.
This was Isha Ambani’s first time participating in the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Dinner. Speaking to Vogue, she said, “It’s an honor to partner with such visionary institutions to celebrate and support emerging designers, those shaping the future global creative landscape.”
She added, “Congratulations to this year’s winners and finalists. Their creativity and commitment are truly remarkable. I am deeply inspired by this new generation of designers and excited to continue opening dialogue between creative voices, where shared ideas and craftsmanship can lead to meaningful collaboration and innovation.”
Winners of the night
The spotlight of the night was on the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund winner, Shlynn Park of Ashlyn. She was awarded 300,000 dollars and will receive mentorship from top industry experts to grow her brand.
The award celebrates young designers pushing the boundaries of creativity, craftsmanship, and sustainability in fashion.
