Nicki Minaj and Ashley Graham lead the CFDA glamour in NYC

It’s one of the most celebrated evenings in fashion, with the great and good of the style world coming together to celebrate the sartorial happenings of the past year. 

And Nicki Minaj, Ashley Graham and Karlie Kloss led an A-list turnout at the 2017 CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers Of America) and Vogue Fashion Fund Awards at at Weylin B. Seymour’s in New York City on Monday night.

Nicki, 34, ensured all eyes were on her as she put on a daring display in leather, studs, and silk, showcasing extreme cleavage in a plunging minidress with a flowing mullet hem.  

The rapper, birth name Onika Maraj, sizzled in the black suit, which consisted of a silk slip cinched with a leather, underbust corset to exaggerate her hourglass form and voluptuous chest.

The frock was courtesy of the starlet’s designer date Alexander Wang, who also crafted the her accessories and joined her on the red carpet at the star-studded event.

Nicki paired her look with long, blonde locks and strappy heels designed to look like thorny vines.

Her look was topped off with a fringed handbag and sharp pink nails.

Designer date: Nicki, 34, ensured all eyes were on her as she put on a daring display in leather, studs, and silk, showcasing extreme cleavage in a plunging minidress with a flowing mullet hem while posing with Alexander Wang

Leggy lady: The rapper, birth name Onika Maraj, sizzled in the black suit, which consisted of a silk slip cinched with a leather, underbust corset to exaggerate her hourglass form and voluptuous chest 

Leggy lady: The rapper, birth name Onika Maraj, sizzled in the black suit, which consisted of a silk slip cinched with a leather, underbust corset to exaggerate her hourglass form and voluptuous chest 

Bombshell: Nicki paired her look with long, blonde locks and strappy heels designed to look like thorny vines 

Bombshell: Nicki paired her look with long, blonde locks and strappy heels designed to look like thorny vines 

Inside, the Pinkprint artist posed with fashion’s Editor In Chief Anna Wintour, who cracked a rare smile while with the starlet.

She also teamed up with Valentino Garavani of the eponymous Italian fashion house.

Karlie Kloss sparkled in a demure but dazzling long-sleeve gown by Christian Dior.

The supermodel, 25, covered her long, lean form in an ankle-length gown featuring garnet colored squares along with black sequined boxes. 

A sunny Wintour! Inside, the Pinkprint artist posed with fashion's Editor In Chief Anna Wintour, who cracked a rare smile while with the starlet

A sunny Wintour! Inside, the Pinkprint artist posed with fashion’s Editor In Chief Anna Wintour, who cracked a rare smile while with the starlet

Chest is best! Nicki was every the daredevil in a black look cinched with a leather, underbust corset to exaggerate her hourglass form and voluptuous chest

Chest is best! Nicki was every the daredevil in a black look cinched with a leather, underbust corset to exaggerate her hourglass form and voluptuous chest

Fashion icon! Nicki also teamed up with Valentino Garavani of the eponymous Italian fashion house during the style-studded event

Fashion icon! Nicki also teamed up with Valentino Garavani of the eponymous Italian fashion house during the style-studded event

The 6foot2 inch beauty opted for silver flats with pointy toes.

Karlie slicked her blond locks behind her ears to reveal a pair of diamond studs.

She kept her beauty look simple, brushing a hint of color across her cheeks while accentuating her already feline-eyes with a bit of dark liner.

On the red carpet, she was joined by Dior creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri. 

Sharp dresser! Karlie Kloss sparkled in a demure but dazzling long-sleeve gown by Christian Dior as she posed with Dior creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri at the event

Sharp dresser! Karlie Kloss sparkled in a demure but dazzling long-sleeve gown by Christian Dior as she posed with Dior creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri at the event

Simply sensational: Ashley Graham looked white hot at the event, where she was joined by her handsome husband Justin Irvine on the red carpet. 

Simply sensational: Ashley Graham looked white hot at the event, where she was joined by her handsome husband Justin Irvine on the red carpet. 

Say cheese! The darling duo made sure to enjoy themselves during their night out, sharing more than a few selfies from inside

Say cheese! The darling duo made sure to enjoy themselves during their night out, sharing more than a few selfies from inside

Ashley Graham looked white hot at the event, where she was joined by her handsome husband Justin Irvine on the red carpet.

The bombshell model, 30, wrapped her incredible curves in a white ribbed dress which fit her like a glove.

Clinging to her hourglass shape, the star’s dress offered heaps of cleavage while also highlighting her thin waist.

Chic shoulder cut-outs added a fashion forward touch along with silver sequined heels.

Bird of paradise! Sara ruffled feathers in a pastel pink frock with plumes while Taylor sparkled in silver

Bird of paradise! Sara ruffled feathers in a pastel pink frock with plumes while Taylor sparkled in silver

Thanks a bunch! Inside she posed for a fun photo with designer J Mendel, who created her look

Thanks a bunch! Inside she posed for a fun photo with designer J Mendel, who created her look

She's a natural! The Portuguese stunner let her natural beauty take center stage, tucking her dark tresses behind her ears while sweeping her already long lashes with mascara

She’s a natural! The Portuguese stunner let her natural beauty take center stage, tucking her dark tresses behind her ears while sweeping her already long lashes with mascara

The Sports Illustrated beauty also carried a body, pearl clutch with her while letting solid gold hoops grace her ears. 

The Nebraska native’s husband-of-seven-years looked sharp in a navy blue suit paired with a subtly shimmering tie. 

The darling duo made sure to enjoy themselves during their night out, sharing more than a few selfies from inside. 

Precious metals! Model beauties Taylor Hill and Hilary Rhoda complimented each other in metallic designs

Precious metals! Model beauties Taylor Hill and Hilary Rhoda complimented each other in metallic designs

Star power! Vogue caught some of their fashion favorites inside, sharing a selfie of Karlie Kloss, Taylor Hill and Sara Sampaio together on the magazine's Snapchat account

Star power! Vogue caught some of their fashion favorites inside, sharing a selfie of Karlie Kloss, Taylor Hill and Sara Sampaio together on the magazine’s Snapchat account

Gold standard! Sports Illustrated favorite Hilary's golden dress came courtesy of J Mendel, with elegant bell sleeves and a floor-skimming hem

Gold standard! Sports Illustrated favorite Hilary’s golden dress came courtesy of J Mendel, with elegant bell sleeves and a floor-skimming hem

Vogue caught some of their fashion favorites inside, sharing a selfie of Karlie Kloss, Taylor Hill and Sara Sampaio together on the magazine’s Snapchat account.

Sara ruffled feathers in a pastel pink frock with plumes.

The Portuguese stunner let her natural beauty take center stage, tucking her dark tresses behind her ears while sweeping her already long lashes with mascara.

Inside she posed for a fun photo with designer J Mendel, who created her look. 

Cut it out! Taylor sported silver Prabal Gurung featuring a turtleneck and flirty side cut-out

Cut it out! Taylor sported silver Prabal Gurung featuring a turtleneck and flirty side cut-out

Almost famous! Model Nicole Trufino embraced rock star glamour in a sequined jumpsuit and fur coat

Almost famous! Model Nicole Trufino embraced rock star glamour in a sequined jumpsuit and fur coat

Later the lingerie model Taylor teamed up with Sports Illustrated favorite Hilary Rhoda, who matched in metallic gold number. 

Taylor sported silver Prabal Gurung featuring a turtleneck and flirty side cut-out, adding a quirky touch to her look with a full bun upon her head.

Hilary’s golden dress came courtesy of J Mendel, with elegant bell sleeves and a floor-skimming hem.

Model Nicole Trufino embraced rock star glamour in a sequined jumpsuit and fur coat.

Dark angel! She slicked her raven dresses into a dramatic middle party while framing her eyes in angular black

Dark angel! She slicked her raven dresses into a dramatic middle party while framing her eyes in angular black

Fur real! The Aussie beauty's coat featured a lush combo and grey and black stripes, draped over her shoulder

Fur real! The Aussie beauty’s coat featured a lush combo and grey and black stripes, draped over her shoulder

Rockstar chic: At the event, the IMG talent was joined by hubby Gary Clark Jr

Rockstar chic: At the event, the IMG talent was joined by hubby Gary Clark Jr

The Aussie beauty’s coat featured a lush combo and grey and black stripes, draped over her shoulder. 

She slicked her raven dresses into a dramatic middle party while framing her eyes in angular black.

At the event, the IMG talent was joined by her husband, singer Gary Clark Jr., who looked ultra-cool in a wide-brimmed hat and leather pants.

Singer/actress Cynthia Erivo strutted her stuff in midnight blue silk with a thigh-high leg slit and delicate ribbon belt. 

All about the leather! Her singer spouse looked cool in a wide-brimmed hat and leather pants

All about the leather! Her singer spouse looked cool in a wide-brimmed hat and leather pants

Singer/actress Cynthia Erivo strutted her stuff in midnight blue silk with a thigh-high leg slit and delicate ribbon belt

Singer/actress Cynthia Erivo strutted her stuff in midnight blue silk with a thigh-high leg slit and delicate ribbon belt

Miss a button? Jenna Lyons, formerly the brain behind J Crew, donned a long sleeveless coat over a barely buttoned white shirt that displayed the designer's bare chest

Miss a button? Jenna Lyons, formerly the brain behind J Crew, donned a long sleeveless coat over a barely buttoned white shirt that displayed the designer’s bare chest

Jenna Lyons, formerly the brain behind J Crew, donned a long sleeveless coat over a barely buttoned white shirt that displayed the designer’s bare chest.

She accessorized with a silver handbag, monochrome loafers, pearls and coral lips.

Danielle Brooks of Orange Is The New Black sported a curve-hugging blue dress with sheer sleeves and a zip at the bust.

La La Anthony shimmered in an asymmetrical crushed velvet frock which displayed her long legs with a dramatic slit. 

Blue is the new orange! Danielle Brooks of Orange Is The New Black sported a curve-hugging blue dress with sheer sleeves and a zip at the bust

Blue is the new orange! Danielle Brooks of Orange Is The New Black sported a curve-hugging blue dress with sheer sleeves and a zip at the bust

Shing star! La La Anthony shimmered in an asymmetrical crushed velvet frock which displayed her long legs with a slit

Shing star! La La Anthony shimmered in an asymmetrical crushed velvet frock which displayed her long legs with a slit

Pals: At the event, the wife of NBA player Carmello Anthony caught up with pal Teyana Taylor

Pals: At the event, the wife of NBA player Carmello Anthony caught up with pal Teyana Taylor

GOOD look: The songstress was chic in a black silk dress which dipped low to show off her curvy chest and was teamed with matching over-the-knee boots

GOOD look: The songstress was chic in a black silk dress which dipped low to show off her curvy chest and was teamed with matching over-the-knee boots

At the event, the wife of NBA player Carmello Anthony caught up with pal Teyana Taylor.

The GOOD music songstress was chic in a black silk dress which dipped low to show off her curvy chest and was teamed with matching over-the-knee boots.

Vogue’s Fashion Fund is an annual competition ‘established to cultivate the next generation of emerging of American design talent 

Past winners have included now-industry favorites Rodarte, Proenza Schuler, Derek Lam, Altuzarra, and Alexander Wang, among others.

It’s tradition at the event co-hosted by the Council Of Fashion Designers of America for designers to invite models and celebs as their dates for the evening.

The craft of fashion! Hilary Rhoda stood by her frock's designer, Giles Mendel of the line J Mendel

The craft of fashion! Hilary Rhoda stood by her frock’s designer, Giles Mendel of the line J Mendel

Perfect pair! It's CFDA tradition for models and celebs to come as the dates of fashion's favorite designers. Above Taylor Hill is seen with sartorial superstar Prabal Gurung

Perfect pair! It’s CFDA tradition for models and celebs to come as the dates of fashion’s favorite designers. Above Taylor Hill is seen with sartorial superstar Prabal Gurung

Legacy of fashion: Vogue's Fashion Fund  is an annual competition 'established to cultivate the next generation of emerging of American design talent'

Legacy of fashion: Vogue’s Fashion Fund  is an annual competition ‘established to cultivate the next generation of emerging of American design talent’

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