Our Fashion Girlie and the Godmother of Soul songwriter’s style has inspired us over the years. Erykah Badu is always a pleasure to meet on the fashion month of Style from New York Fashion, Milan and Paris Fashion Weeks. The Council of Fashion Designers of America has announced that Erykah Badu will receive the Fashion Icon Award at the 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards presented by Amazon Fashion.
Erykah Badu Fashion Icon Award
The Queen of Neo-Soul, Badu is both a music icon and fashion force whose style has inspired women like us for years. The 53-year-old American singer and songwriter — whose music is a mix of R&B, hip-hop, funk and jazz — released her debut album, “Baduizm,” in 1997. She has been a major influence on pop culture in various ways, including her fearless approach to fashion from signature headwraps to bold colours, and patterns and a unique way of mixing new and vintage pieces that celebrate individuality.
The Dallas-native Badu has also embraced the work of several American designers including Rick Owens, Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty and Thom Browne. Last year, Marni’s creative director Francesco Risso teamed with Badu to create a limited-edition capsule collection codesigned by Risso and Badu. The Marni x Erykah Badu capsule included women’s ready-to-wear, accessories and footwear.
“Erykah Badu and fashion are synonymous in many ways.… Erykah effortlessly exudes herself, her unique point of view, through the clothing she chooses to wear…and each look she dreams up is so individual and true to herself,” said Browne, chairman of the CFDA.
Godmother of Soul
Badu added, “This honour is amazing, and I do not take it for granted. I’ve always had a love for taking bits and pieces of the things I am attracted to and creating something far more grand than the sum of those parts. From the music I made to the looks I put on, to the technology I’m developing, I’m always looking for innovative, exciting ways to be more expressive and connect with people — to be closer to nature.”
Amazon Fashion is the presenting partner for the CFDA Fashion Awards, that will take place on Oct. 28 at the American Museum of Natural History in New York.
Additional supporters for the awards include Shop With Google, supporter of Shop With Google Emerging Designer of the Year Award; Morgan Stanley, official financial partner; Häagen-Dazs, premium dessert partner; Hourglass, official beauty sponsor; WHP Global, supporter of the Student Viewing Section, with Champagne provided by Armand de Brignac, and transportation provided by Rivian.
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