The nominees for the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards have been announced and David Bowie, who certainly has made his mark in the fashion world, is receiving a top honor. The late rock icon will be honored during the ceremony, which honors designers and influencers in the world of fashion, with the Board of Director's Tribute Award.
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David will be honored at the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards Photo: Getty Images
Since his death in January, David has been honored by fellow musicians Madonna, Lady Gaga and Lorde who have performed tributes whether on tour, on stage at the Grammys or at the BRIT Awards.
Past recipients of the prestigious award included Alexander McQueen, Bono and Ali Hewson, Ruth Finley as well as former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
Here is a list of all the 2016 CFDA nominees, who will be on hand at the awards June 6 in New York City.
Womenswear Designer of the YearMarc JacobsProenza Schouler: Jack McCollough and Lazaro HernandezAltuzarra: Joseph AltuzarraRodarte: Kate and Laura MulleavyThe Row: Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen
Menswear Designer of the YearThom BrownePublic School: Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell OsborneRag & Bone: David Neville and Marcus WainwrightTodd SnyderTim Coppens
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are nominated for two awards Photo: Getty Images
Accessories Designer of the YearIrene NeuwirthThe Row: Ashley Olsen & Mary-Kate OlsenAltuzarra: Joseph AltuzarraMansur Gavriel: Rachel Mansur and Floriana GavrielProenza Schouler: Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez
Swarovski Award for WomenswearMonse: Laura Kim and Fernando GarciaBrandon MaxwellRyan Roche
Swarovski Award for MenswearOrley: Alex Orley, Matthew Orley, Samantha OrleyJohn ElliottGypsy Sport: Rio Uribe
Michael Kors escorted Julianna Margulies to the 2015 CFDAs Photo: Getty Images
Swarovski Award for Accessory DesignBrother Vellies: Aurora JamesPaul AndrewGigi Burris
Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement AwardNorma Kamali
The Media Award in Honor of Eugenia SheppardImran Amed, editor in chief of The Business of Fashion
The Founder’s Award in Honor of Eleanor LambertDonna Karan
International AwardGucci: Alessandro Michele
