CFDA Awards 2016: The Photos You Need to See

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Beyonce shocked the audience with a surprise appearance. The singer accepted The CDFA Fashion Icon Award, which was presented to her by designer Diane von Furstenberg. (Getty)

On the night of June 6, the fashion stars aligned in New York City at the Hammerstein Ballroom for the annual CFDA Fashion Awards. The event honors outstanding contributions made to American fashion by all different types of artists, from designers to models to singers. The event attracted icons like Lena Dunham, Jason Wu, Kenneth Cole, Karlie Kloss, America Ferrera, Emily Ratajkowski, Diane Von Furstenberg, and Anna Wintour.

The evening consisted of award presentations and musical performances. Beyonce made a shocking surprise appearance to accept an award, and Michael C. Hall and Jennifer Hudson performed musical tributes to David Bowie and Prince, respectively.

Unsurprisingly, there were some interesting looks throughout the night. Scroll through the gallery to see the best photos from the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards.

Singer Ciara attends the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York City. While she was wearing a Roberto Cavalli dress, she attended the event with Stuart Weitzman, who designed her shoes. (Getty)