One of the fashion industry's most glamorous events, the annual CFDA Fashion Awards in New York, Monday, June 15, 2009, brought together industry icons and their favorite celebs. Here, actors Molly Sims and Bradley Cooper, wearing a Calvin Klein suit, chat together.
Actress Ashley Olsen attends the 2009 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York, Monday, June 15, 2009. The Council of Fashion Designers of America's special tribute award went to the first lady, considered a new player in this world. Michelle Obama accepted her award via a pre-taped video speech.
TV personality Padma Lakshmi attends the 2009 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York, Monday, June 15, 2009.
Model Doutzen Kroes attends the 2009 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York, Monday, June 15, 2009.
From left, actress Diane Kruger, designer Jason Wu and actress Kerry Washington attend the 2009 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York, Monday, June 15, 2009. Wu, a favorite of Michelle Obama, was beaten by Alexander Wang for the Swarovski Award as the up-and-coming womenswear designer.
Talk show host Jimmy Fallon, left, and Menswear Designer of the Year co-winner Italo Zucchelli pose backstage at the 2009 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York, Monday, June 15, 2009. The other winner was Scott Sternberg for Band of Outsiders.
From left, television personality Heidi Klum, actress Molly Sims and fashion designer Michael Kors attend the 2009 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York, Monday, June 15, 2009.
Actress Melissa George attends the 2009 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York, Monday, June 15, 2009.
Womenswear Designer of the Year winners Kate, left, and Laura Mullleavy pose with actress Kristen Dunst, center, backstage at the 2009 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York, Monday, June 15, 2009. The California-based sisters behind Rodarte won last year's award for emerging talent.
Wearing a hot pink strapless sheath by Michael Kors ,"Gossip Girl" actress Blake Lively poses on the red carpet at the 2009 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York, Monday, June 15, 2009.
Designer Diane von Furstenberg speaks at the 2009 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York, Monday, June 15, 2009. CFDA president,von Furstenberg gave Mrs. Obama her award, saying she had "a unique look that balances the duality of her lives" in her roles as trusted adviser to her husband, President Barack Obama, and busy mother to their two daughters.
Actors Lake Bell, left, and Bradley Cooper pose together at the 2009 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York, Monday, June 15, 2009.
Actress Claire Danes attends the 2009 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York, Monday, June 15, 2009.
International Award winner Marc Jacobs poses backstage at the 2009 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York, Monday, June 15, 2009.
Reality TV star Whitney Port attends the 2009 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York, Monday, June 15, 2009.
Tallulah Willis attends the 2009 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York, Monday, June 15, 2009. She is the youngest daughter of divorced actors Bruce Willis and Demi Moore.
Musician Jack White and poses with designer Anna Sui, winner of the Geoffrey Beane Lifetime Achievement Award, backstage at the 2009 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York, Monday, June 15, 2009.
Actress Tracey Ullman attends the 2009 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York, Monday, June 15, 2009. A British comedian who hosted the awards ceremony, Ullman said in her monologue that Michelle Obama shouldn't have worn a cardigan to meet Queen Elizabeth II.
Actresses Diane Kruger, left, and Kerry Washington pose together at the 2009 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York, Monday, June 15, 2009.
Television personality and model Heidi Klum peeks under actress Molly Sims' dress at the 2009 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York, Monday, June 15, 2009.