Time for the Boys to shine at the CFDA Awards

99.9% of the time all these awards are focused on the ladies, yes there is a reason behind that, they generally have a lot more choice at these events, Us men have the option of a suit, or a suit or maybe a suit. This last week the CFDA awards were held, for those of you who don’t know what they are…. They are the awards Rihanna wore the see through dress to and caused some more controversy.

Rihanna with her sparkly T*Ts

But in fact the CFDA awards recognizes the outstanding contributions made to American fashion by individuals from all areas of the industry and related arts, with awards being given for design excellence in women swear, menswear, and accessories as well as extraordinary accomplishments in journalism, creative vision, and lifetime achievement.

Nominations for each award category are submitted by The CFDA Fashion Awards Guild, an invitation only network comprised of top fashion retailers, journalists, stylists, influencers and the 450+ member designers of the CFDA. The nominees, as well as recipients of the honorary awards are ratified by the CFDA Board of Directors.

Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne of the up-and-coming cool kid label Public School, who took home the prize for Menswear Designer of the Year

Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne – Menswear designer of the year.

Tom Ford, who received the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award for his 27-year-long career.Its well deserved. Tom Ford knows fashion!!

Tom Ford, who received Lifetime Achievement Award

Looks from the up-and-coming cool kid label Public School

Public School lookbook

The perfection of fashion that is Tom Ford

Tom Ford Fashion Week Spring 2104

Justin Timberlake Dreams

I am privileged enough to work for a brand known the world over and possibly one of the best entrepreneurs of our time, I work for Virgin Atlantic and at the top the one and only Sir Richard Branson. With working for this brand it comes along with some amazing opportunities and experiences that I couldn’t get elsewhere. Recently I travelled to London and Scotland on a press trip filled with tourist outings, dinners, laughs, copious amount of drinks and lots of memories….. but this is not a “Dear Diary” entry, this is about the 1 experience that was a dream come true.

On the last night in Scotland we were privileged enough to be invited by the SECC Hyrdo to watch the Talented, amazing, stylish, Justin Timberlake. We arrived at the Hydro and whisked off to a private box where we sipped on champagne and all the other things luxuries that come with a box just for us.
Before I knew it my dream was coming true and Justin Timberlake took to the stage, it was 3 hours of pure insanity, that man knows how to out on a show. The staging, lighting choreography… all AMAZING, but lets get to the point… this man’s wardrobe is on a another level.

JT

Insane moves all in Tom Ford

More than just a suit and tie: Tom Ford has created an entire tour wardrobe for Justin Timberlake which numbers 600 pieces. The pieces are immaculate, a dream for any fashion conscious persons wardrobe, the man dances on stage for 3 hours. I would hate to sweat in anything from Tom Ford, I would rather frame the pieces and just stare at them. Not only is he dancing in Tom Ford, his feet are adorned with Christian Louboutin… not any old shoes to run around on stage with… Christian Louboutin, I’m sure the red soles are scuffed and worn-out, but all well worth it.
The concert isn’t just a show it’s an extravaganza, this man gives 150% all the time. It brought tears to my eyes, I will most definitely be seeing him again. If you ever get the chance… do it, spend the money, it’s worth it.

Justin Timberlake live in action…

A private box….its the only way to see a show!