Christopher John Rogers should be congratulated for winning the prestigious American Womenswear Designer of the Year award at the 2021 CFDA Fashion Awards on Wednesday.
In the category, he beat over Catherine Holstein for Khaite, Gabriela Hearst, Marc Jacobs, and Peter Do.
Though Rogers has only published a few collections since launching his business in 2016, his eye-catching patterns and brilliantly coloured designs have been spotted on the likes of Michelle Obama, Rihanna, Zendaya, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, and Vice President Kamala Harris.
This year, the designer got off to a great start when Harris wore a now-iconic purple coat and dress from his label to Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration in January. Since then, his pieces have been seen on Miley Cyrus, Tracee Ellis Ross, Regina King, and Michaela Coel, among others, and he has continued to outfit household celebrity names.
His outfit was also included in an episode of the highly anticipated “Gossip Girl” remake on HBO Max when Julien Calloway, portrayed by Jordan Alexander, finished his fashion presentation.
Christopher John Rogers, who was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design, was named the 2019 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund recipient. In the year 2020.
Bridget Foley described Rogers’ spring 2021 ready-to-wear collection as “fun and showy — yes, but with an undercurrent of power dressing.” “These clothing express a very unique feeling of excitement, fueled by power and self-assurance, given their brilliant, sharp daring.” They herald the arrival of a lady who is a force to be reckoned with, who wears her optimism with purpose.”
Lil Nas X
Christopher John Rogers dressed the award-winning rapper at the 2019 American Music Awards, continuing his record of crafting flashy neon ensembles. Lil Nas X looked dapper in a bespoke lime green silk wool completely tailored suit, a metallic flocked stretch velvet shirt, and opera evening gloves. He completed his ensemble with a pair of identical heeled green boots.
Tracee Ellis Ross
Ross is known to be a major fan of Rogers’ designs, frequently wearing them to events. Ross donned an eggplant-colored velvet gown with puffed shoulder sleeves and a plunging neckline at the NAACP Image Awards in 2020.
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga accepting the Song of the Year award for “Rain on Me” onstage during the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards.
Lady Gaga collected her trophy for Song of the Year in a full outfit from Christopher John Rogers autumn 2020 collection during the partially virtual MTV Video Music Awards in 2020. The singer accessorised her appearance with one of her now-iconic masks from that night, wearing the Baja Blast silk taffeta ball skirt with the cropped kimono blouse.
Zenday
Zendaya donned two ensembles at the 2020 Emmy Awards, the first of which was a dress from Rogers’ autumn 2020 collection with a plunging neckline, black puffy sleeves, and a voluminous purple skirt.
Later, she changed into a bespoke Giorgio Armani Privé gown with a bedazzled bralette and a billowing polka-dot skirt to accept the Emmy Award for best lead actress in a drama series for her performance in HBO’s “Euphoria.” With her triumph, Zendaya became the youngest recipient of the award in history.
Beyoncé
Beyoncé donned a bespoke red evening gown with a cape by Rogers for her cover shot for British Vogue’s December 2020 edition. Four-ply silk crepe and ten yards of satin facing silk organza were used to create the effect.
Vice President Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, at the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th president of the U.S.
Christopher John Rogers outfitted Harris in a custom-designed purple coat and matching dress for Biden’s presidential inauguration in January.
According to a Launchmetrics analysis, the company earned $8.2 million in media impact value in the first 24 hours. Harris’ outfit had a $7 million web effect and a $1.2 million social media impact. (Online refers to websites, media sites, and blogs, whereas social media refers to social networks such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.)
Lady Gaga
When it comes to street style, it appears that no one can compete with Gaga. The singer-actress donned a strapless checkered seersucker gown with a puffed skirt for her farewell performance of “One Last Time” with Tony Bennett. And it wouldn’t be Lady Gaga without some outrageous footwear.
Jordan Alexander
Jordan Alexander at the 2021 Met Gala
Christopher John Rogers made his Met Gala debut with Alexander from HBO Max’s “Gossip Girl” remake and author-influencer Eva Chen. Alexander walked the red carpet with Rogers in a corset-style gown that flowed into a colourful tiered hem skirt.
Michaela Coel
The British actress and screenwriter wore a bespoke sulphur yellow two-piece costume to the 2021 Emmy Awards, which included a bralette and a draped column skirt with a draped bow in silk organza. Coel matched her pointed-toe shoes with a diamond necklace and gold-and-white Alighieri earrings.
Coel earned her first Emmy that night for Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special for her BBC/HBO series “I May Destroy You.”
