Readers: The Style Awards!

Last year on September 4, 2013 the 10th anniversary of the Style Awards kicked off Mercedes-Benz, New York fashion week. The show, hosted by fashion icon Nicole Richie, in the largest tent at the lustrous Lincoln Center, has been the signature gala event each September for the past ten years now. During the ceremony Richie made six glamorous outfit changes and a special performance was given by actress and singer Ariana Grande, who was first seen parading down the red carpet in a white, floral print dress. The winners of the evening were: Kate Upton (Model of the Year), Rachel Zoe (Stylist of the Year), Victor Cruz (Most Stylish Athlete of the Year), Zac Posen (Designer of the Year), John Varvatos (Menswear Designer of the Year), Victoria’s Secret (Most Visible Brand), Frederic Fekkai (Best Hairstylist), Patrick DeMarchelier (Best Photographer), Trish Summerville (Best Costume Design Film – The Hunger Games) and Janie Bryant (Best Costume Design TV – Mad Men). They weren’t the only winners, many celebs, models, athletes, designers and stylists attended, looking like fashion’s cream of the crop!

The Style Awards is a celebration of the industry’s leading trendsetters, each year honoring celebrities, influencers and style elite who have led the way within the world of fashion. Honorees are chosen by the nominating and style committees, consisting of respected individuals in the fashion and entertainment industry; most of who attended this year’s ceremony, showing off their fashions sense for the world.