The CFDA Awards gala is often called the “Oscars of the Fashion World”. This year I was nominated for “Accessory Designer of the Year” along with Marc Jacbs and Jack McCollough & Lazaro Hernandez for Proenza Schouler. Of course, it was a huge honor just to be nominated alongside such great designers, but it became an unbelievable honor when I won.

The category encompasses ALL accessories- shoes, bags, etc. Few jewelry designers, who only do jewelry, have won in this category in the past. I’m incredibly humbled and honored to be among them- Tom Binns, Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., Chrome Hearts, Paloma Picasso and Robert Lee Morris.

Here are some photos from Monday night. A little behind the scenes action for you.

My date- The amazing Iris Apfel.

My proud Dad.

Sam, my PR Director, looking very fabulous.

Iris and I handling the press.

A few words with John Bartlett.

The lovely Vera Wang.

My Dad, Tom, Iris and her darling husband.

The President of the CFDA, Diane von Furstenberg.

Anna Wintour giving a tribute to Michael Kors.

Iman getting her award from Isabella Rossellini.

Dakota Fanning presenting the award.

Betsey Johnson giving me a hug.

Holding the trophy!