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On December 3, 2025, Cipriani 25 Broadway in New York transformed into a fashion’s most stylish runway as the 39th annual FN Achievement Awards took place.
Officially dubbed the “Shoe Oscars” the red carpet witnessed the best brand stories, ardent philanthropists, emerging talents and industry veterans.
The gala night celebrated footwear culture by honoring the industry’s biggest designers. This year, Pharrell Williams and Adidas claimed the Shoe of the Year award, while Tommy Hilfiger received a standing ovation for his Lifetime Achievement Award. Other honorees included Ronnie Fieg for Person of the Year, Nina Christen for Designer of the Year, and Coco Gauff for Style Influencer of the Year.
The event also honored emerging talents and Jude founders Jurgita Diciute and Denitsa Bumbarova. Besides receiving honors at the FN Achievement Awards, celebrities turned heads with their ace fashion game in stunning outfits. So, we decided to curate a list of the seven best-dressed celebrities at the prestigious event.
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Who wore it the best? Seven standout looks from FN Achievement Awards 2025
Here is the list of the seven best-dressed celebrities at the FN Achievement Awards.
Coco Gauff in Miu Miu
Coco Gauff wore a chic black halter-neck dress by Miu Miu for the annual FN Achievement Awards. Her outfit featured a delicate bow along the neckline and an oval cutout at the top. She completed her look with black open-toe slingback sandals. The tennis player’s look reflected her hands-on approach to fashion and her collaboration with Miu Miu and New Balance.
Pharrell Williams in Louis Vuitton
Pharrell Williams, who is the current Men's Creative Director for Louis Vuitton, attended the FN Achievement Awards in a head-to-toe Louis Vuitton look. His outfit included a beige biker jacket and matching pants. For the footwear, Williams wore Adidas Adistar Jellyfish sneakers, in a coordinating neutral palette, sunglasses, and minimal jewelry.
Nicky Hilton Rothschild in Manolo Blahnik
Nicky Hilton, Paris Hilton’s sister and founder of jewelry line called Theo Grace, stepped out at the awards night in a sleek black square-neck midi gown. The outfit was adorned with oversized bows, which she paired with mesh polka-dot Manolo Blahnik pumps with a shimmery square design. She accessorized with matching diamond-encrusted accessories.
Christie Brinkley in Christian Louboutin
Christie Brinkley, the 72-year-old supermodel, wore a black floor-length gown which featured full sleeves. She arrived at the event with her daughter, Sailor Brinkley Cook, who wore a brown-and-black metallic sequinned dress.
Brinkley wore a special edition of the Louboutin Sandale du Désert, featuring black ankle-wrap sandals adorned with shimmery crystals. Her daughter followed in her mother’s footsteps and wore slingback heels from the same brand.
Patrick Schwarzenegger in Tommy Hilfiger
Patrick Schwarzenegger served as one of the evening's presenters alongside Tommy Hilfiger at the FN Achievement Awards. He wore a black velvet blazer with a crisp white dress shirt, worn with the top two buttons undone for a relaxed red carpet look. He paired them with high-waisted black dress pants. The White Lotus star completed his outfit with Tommy Hilfiger’s classic black loafers with a modern silhouette and a glossy finish.
Amina Muaddi in Amina Muaddi
Amina Muaddi arrived at the FN Achievement Awards this year wearing her own Anok 105 patent pumps in glossy black. The Romanian-Albanian designer’s outfit included a navy jacket with a fitted waist and a black midi skirt. She is a two-time honoree, winning Designer of the Year in 2022 and Collaborator of the Year in 2020 alongside Rihanna.
June Ambrose in Saint Laurent
June Ambrose arrived in a multicolored strapless gown designed by Christopher John Rogers. The upper portion featured raspberry fabric layered over turquoise, while her skirt displayed a light garnet hue.
In order to create a bold contrast, she paired it with Saint Laurent's velvet slingback pumps for the evening. The pointed heels featured a mustard-gold velvet with a mint green slingback strap and a matching heel. She carried a gold cluth and wore matching accessories in gold. Ambrose is an award-winning creative director known for her work with hip-hop artists such as Jay-Z and Missy Elliot.
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