The 2012 Council of the Fashion Designers of America Awards took place Monday night in New York City with the best and the brightest of the fashion industry in attendance.

Affectionately known as "Fashion's Oscars," the awards ceremony honored the best of the best in the industry (check out a list of all the winners at the bottom). And as far as winners on the red carpet are concerned -- there was aplenty!

Zoe Saldana wore a black semi-sheer Prabal Gurung gown with a super sexy plunging neckline while June Ambrose razzle dazzled in a head-to-toe sequin number by Chris Benz.

White was a big color of the night with Selita Ebanks stepping out in an ivory figure-hugging Herve Leger by Max Azria gown. Supermodel Joan Smalls was also a vision in white as she accompanied Michael Kors to the event in a slinky hi-lo creation from the designer's collection.

Providing some color to the sea of neutrals was Solange Knowles and fashion designer Rachel Roy. Solange was bright and beautiful in a yellow Marni frock, while Rachel went for a fiery fuchsia gown from her eponymous line.

But the one star that had us thoroughly confused was rapper and producer Pharrell Williams. His crazy combination of tuxedo jacket, over-sized bow tie, shorts and knit cap was puzzling. We know that in fashion anything goes, but this is definitely going on our worst-dressed list.

Check out all the style standouts in the slideshow below and make sure you vote for your favorite ensemble.

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  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Solange Knowles attends the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Model Selita Ebanks attends the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Cocktails

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Zoe Saldana attends the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Winners Walk

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Pharrell Williams attends the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Cocktails

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Model Joan Smalls attends the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Cocktails

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Rachel Roy and Elettra Wiedemann attend the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Cocktails

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Thom Browne (R) and guest attend the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Dinner

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: (L-R) Rachel Zoe, Devon Aoki and Stacey Bendet attend the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Cocktails

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Designer Tracy Reese attends the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Cocktails

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Model Selita Ebanks and guests attend the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Cocktails

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Billy Reid and guests attend the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Cocktails

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Stylist Brad Goreski and Deborah Lloyd of Kate Spade New York attend the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Cocktails

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Teri Agins attends the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Cocktails

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Kenneth Kaufman, Julianne Hough and Isaac Franco attends the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Actress Jennifer Tilly attends the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Dinner

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Heather Graham and Nicole Miller attend the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Model Liu Wen (C) attends the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Shala Monroque attends the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Linda Fargo (L) attends the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Jennifer Lyons and Solange Knowles attend the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Cocktails

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Designers Jeffrey Costello and Robert Tagliapietra attend the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Kay Unger attends the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Cocktails

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Laura Vidrequin and designer Yigal Azrouel attend the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Cocktails

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Jewelry designer Eddie Borgo (R) and guest attends the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Monique Pean and Lily Kwong attend the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Designer Irene Neuwirth and actress Busy Philipps attend the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Gilles Mendel (R) and guest attend the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: (L-R) Shala Monroque, designer Jason Wu and model Jessica Stam attend the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Alexi Ashe and Seth Meyers attend the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Cocktails

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Actress Zoe Saldana and designer Prabal Gurung attend the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Tabitha Simmons and Karen Elson attend the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: (L-R) Victoria Barlett, John Bartlett and Julie Gilhart attend the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Jen Kao attends the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Cocktails

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Rachel Zoe and Rodger Berman attend the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Ally Hilfiger attends the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Designer Dennis Basso (L) and guests attend the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Cocktails

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: June Ambrose attends the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Winners Walk

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Jessica Pare and Reed Krakoff attend the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Cocktails

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Lynne Yeager attends the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Designer David Meister and actress Sophia Bush attend the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Arrivals

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Mandy Moore and Designer Lela Rose attend the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Dinner

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Model Candice Swanepoel and designer Brian Atwood attend the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Cocktails

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Designer Tory Burch attends the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Cocktails

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Keren Craig attends the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Cocktails

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Brad Gorieski attends the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Show

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Anna Wintour speaks on stage at the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Cocktails

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Designer Donna Karan attends the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Cocktails

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: CFDA CEO Steven Kolb and CFDA President Diane von Furstenberg attends the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

  • 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards - Dinner

    NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Designers Zac Posen and Tommy Hilfiger attend the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)


Womenswear Designer of the Year


NOMINEES: Marc Jacobs, Jack McCollough & Lazaro Hernandez, Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen

WINNER: Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen

Menswear Designer of the Year


NOMINEES: Patrik Eryell, Billy Reid, and Simon Spurr

WINNER: Billy Reid

Accessory Designer of the Year

NOMINEES: Alexander Wang, Reed Krakoff, Jack McCollough & Lazaro Hernandez

WINNER: Reed Krakoff

Swarovski Award for Womenswear


NOMINEES: Shane Gabier & Christopher Peter, Max Osterweis & Erin Beatty, Joseph Altuzarra

WINNER: Joseph Altuzarra

Swarovski Award for Accessory Design


NOMINEES: Irene Neuwirth, Pamela Love, Tabitha Simmons

WINNER: Tabitha Simmons

Swarovski Award for Menswear


NOMINEES: 
Antonio Azzuolo, Phillip Lim

WINNER: Phillip Lim

Eugenia Sheppard Media Award


RECIPIENT: Garance Dore, Scott Schuman

Eleanor Lambert Founders Award

RECIPIENT: Andrew Rosen

International Award

RECIPIENT: Rei Kawakubo

Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award



RECIPIENT: Tommy Hilfiger

Fashion Icon Award

RECIPIENT: Johnny Depp