Cynthia Erivo and Zac Posen made a striking appearance at the 2024 CFDA Awards, held at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City on October 28. Cynthia, serving as the host of the event, embraced a gothic and theatrical aesthetic in a custom hooded black velvet gown by Zac Posen, featuring a mermaid silhouette, plunging neckline, and dramatic sleeves. Her outfit paid homage to her role as Elphaba in the upcoming Wicked movie musical, adding to her streak of bold, witchy fashion choices during its promotion
She accessorized her look with a green-accented gold necklace and other Tiffany & Co. jewelry, alongside elaborately decorated talon-like nails that complemented her ensemble. Zac Posen, known for his refined tailoring, joined Erivo on the red carpet in a sleek tuxedo. The event honored notable figures in fashion, including Erykah Badu
Erivo expressed her connection to New York’s fashion scene, attributing her embrace of bold American styles to her years in the city. This year’s CFDA Awards further showcased her ability to combine performance art with high fashion