IN PICS | Tyla dons plunging Gucci micro-mini and hot pants for CFDA Fashion Awards debut

Erykah Badu, who won the Fashion Icon award, wore an elaborate beaded headdress of jewels, crystals and chains

29 October 2024 - 09:30
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Tyla at the 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York City on October 28 2024.
Tyla at the 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York City on October 28 2024.
Image: Andrew Kelly/Reuters

South African superstar Tyla stunned at her first appearance during Monday night’s 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards presented by Amazon Fashion.

The annual black tie gala, which honours outstanding trailblazers from the Council of Fashion Designers of America, took place in the iconic American Museum of Natural History in New York City.

Although the 22-year-old singer and style trendsetter was one of the last to arrive on the champagne carpet, her megawatt smile and daring dress brought excitement and cheers from photographers.

Tyla wore a black micro-mini lace dress with a plunging neckline from Gucci’s Spring/Summer 1996 collection, paired with neon green hot pants underneath and strappy high stilettos in black. Her hair was in a soft curled up-do framed with singular dreadlocks, along with makeup featuring teal eyeshadow and mauve lipliner.

South African superstar Tyla stunned at her first appearance during Monday night’s 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards presented by Amazon Fashion. The annual black tie gala, which honours outstanding trailblazers from the Council of Fashion Designers of America, took place in the iconic American Museum of Natural History in New York City. #news #southafrica www.timeslive.co.za

CFDA chair Thom Browne welcomed honorees, nominees and 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards guests at the start of the ceremony. Host of the evening was Tony, Emmy and Grammy winner and Academy Award-nominated Cynthia Erivo.

Johannesburg-born actor/singer Troye Sivan was impeccably dressed in a black pinstripe suit with zip and chain detail and black leather gloves by Tanner Fletcher, paired with a white ribbed undershirt with lace trim and black lace mesh crisscross accents.

SA superstar Tyla at the awards ceremony in New York City.
SA superstar Tyla at the awards ceremony in New York City.
Image: Andrew Kelly/Reuters

Other celebrities in attendance included Kylie Jenner, Blake Lively, Angel Reese, Anna Wintour, Paris Hilton, Winnie Harlow, Ciara and Erykah Badu, who won the CFDA Fashion Icon award. The 53-year-old singer-songwriter wore a black and white dress with an elaborate beaded headdress of jewels, crystals and chains with her signature statement face jewellery.

The annual fashion industry gala celebrated emerging and established designers in several award categories, including Daniel Roseberry for Schiaparelli, who won International Designer of the Year, Stephen Burrows, who received the Geoffrey Been Lifetime Achievement Award, Michael Kors, who was presented with the Positive Change Award, and Hamish Bowles, who was presented with the Founder’s Award by Marc Jacobs.

Erykah Badu won the CFDA Fashion Icon award.
Erykah Badu won the CFDA Fashion Icon award.
Image: Andrew Kelly/Reuters
Angel Reese at the 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards on October 28 2024.
Angel Reese at the 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards on October 28 2024.
Image: Andrew Kelly/Reuters
Bethann Hardison at the awards ceremony in New York City.
Bethann Hardison at the awards ceremony in New York City.
Image: Andrew Kelly/Reuters
Darren Criss at the 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards.
Darren Criss at the 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards.
Image: Andrew Kelly/Reuters
Teyana Taylor at the awards ceremony.
Teyana Taylor at the awards ceremony.
Image: Andrew Kelly/Reuters

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