Jennifer Lopez to win the Fashion Icon Award at 2019 CFDA Awards

Mangalore Today News Network

Apr 17, 2019 : From that iconic Versace dress to sparkling bodysuits galore, Jennifer Lopez has always known how to turn heads both on stage and the red carpet. And now, her inimitable style is being honored with the Fashion Icon Award at the 2019 CFDA Awards in June.

 

The Council of Fashion Designers of America broke the news on Instagram this morning, revealing J.Lo would receive this year’s highly-coveted award. The singer/actress/red carpet style star follows in the footsteps of Naomi Campbell, Rihanna, Beyoncé, Pharrell and more in winning the Fashion Icon Award.

“Jennifer Lopez uses clothes as a way to express confidence and power,” CFDA Chairwoman Diane von Furstenberg said in a press release. “Both designers and fans look forward to her fashion statements.”

The organization credited J.Lo’s fashion impact to her many iconic red carpet moments-including the green Versace gown that not only has its own Wikipedia page, but also led to the creation of Google Images in 2001. Since then, she has not only worked with Donatella Versace, but designers like Tom Ford, Zuhair Murad, and Balmain to craft her signature look over the years.
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The 2019 CFDA Awards will be held at the Brooklyn Museum on June 3. Along with J.Lo, Carine Roitfeld is also being honored at this year’s ceremony with The Founder’s Award. Brandon Maxwell, Marc Jacobs, Rosie Assoulin, Kate and Laura Mulleavy, Virgil Abloh, and Pyer Moss are amongst the designers nominated for CFDA Awards this year. Sarah Burton will receive the prestigious International Award for her work at Alexander McQueen.