Singer Rihanna to be honored with CFDA Fashion Icon award Rihanna earned an icon award at the American Music Awards last year. Now she’s receiving a similar honor from the fashion world. The Council of Fashion Designers of America, Inc., announced Monday that the 26-year-old pop star will receive the CFDA Fashion Icon Award on June 2 in New York City. The singer/fashion designer will be recognized for her contributions to the fashion industry as well as her philanthropic partnership with the MAC AIDS Funds Viva Glam campaign. CFDA CEO Steven Kolb said in a statement announcing the award: ‘We are proud to present Rihanna with the CFDA Fashion Icon Award for her impact on the industry as fashion’s most exciting ambassador in recent memory.’ The award is given to one whose style has made a tremendous impact on pop culture around the world. Past recipients include Lady Gaga, Iman, Kate Moss and Nicole Kidman. The 2014 CFDA Fashion Awards will be held at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall.
Posted on: Tue, 25 Mar 2014 07:49:50 +0000
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