Pharrell Williams To Receive The 2015 CFDA Fashion Icon Award
by Staff Editor
If he’s not known for his work in music, Pharrell Williams is notoriously known for his sense of style in the fashion world.
The superstar producer and entrepreneur is set to receive the 2015 CFDA Fashion Icon Award for his impeccable influence on the fashion market.
The CFDA tweeted about the announcement:
And the 2015 Fashion Icon Award goes to… @pharrell! #CFDAAwards pic.twitter.com/O65PsEJDcg
— CFDA (@CFDA) March 18, 2015
The award is given to an individual whose style and fashion has significantly impacted pop culture on an international stage.
President of the CFDA said of the choice, “If cool was a person, it would be Pharrell, not just for his looks and sense of style but for his kindness and openness. I cannot imagine anyone not seduced by him.”
Pharrell will be honored at the 2015 CFDA Fashion Awards in collaboration with Swarovski on June 1st, which will be held in Lincoln Center in NYC.