Celebrity Style Spotlight: Lupita Nyong’o and Demi Moore Bring Glamour in Custom GapStudio Attire at the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards

Star Power and Style: Lupita Nyong’o and Demi Moore Shine in Custom GapStudio by Zac Posen Looks at the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards

Lupita Nyong’o and Demi Moore were seen arriving at the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards, organized by Amazon Fashion at the American Museum of Natural History on Monday, November 2, 2026, which honored several distinguished figures in the fashion industry, including Susan Cianciolo with the Isabel Toledo Board of Directors’ Tribute, Linda Fargo with the Founder’s Award, Eva Chen with the Media Award, Anthony Vaccarello with the International Designer of the Year Award, Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin with the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award, Tory Burch with the Positive Change Award, and Peter Marino with the Fashion Icon Award.

At the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards, Lupita and Demi exuded effortless glamour, commanding attention on the white carpet before taking the stage to present separate awards, each wearing a custom GapStudio creation by the brand’s creative director, Zac Posen. In this post, we take a closer look at the bespoke GapStudio by Zac Posen outfits worn by Lupita Nyong’o and Demi Moore for the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards. Keep scrolling to see how both stars mesmerized the audience with their unforgettable ensembles.

Lupita Nyong’o Steals the Spotlight at the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards in Three Custom GapStudio by Zac Posen Looks

Let’s begin with Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o, who commanded attention at the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards in three striking custom GapStudio looks by Zac Posen, styled by Micaela Erlanger, before joining Francisco Costa to present the American Womenswear Designer of the Year award to Diotima founder and creative director Rachel Scott.

First Look:

First up, Chanel global ambassador Lupita was captured radiating effortless glamour in a custom scarlet-red, sportswear-inspired two-piece: a short-sleeved crewneck crop top crafted from GapStudio’s signature casual cotton T-shirt jersey, elevated by intricate ruching and a gathered twist-front detail that lifted the fabric above her waist, putting her beautifully defined midriff center stage.

Her ensemble was completed by a coordinating, high-waisted maxi column skirt, which enhanced her silhouette with ruching and a tied knot at the back waist before dangling into a sleek, refined straight cut across the white carpet.

 

To complete her jaw-dropping, vivid-red tie-knot two-piece ensemble at the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards, Lupita Nyong’o carried a light-wash denim GapStudio jacket that draped from her hand to the floor, adding an effortlessly polished, casual touch to the formal white-carpet affair.

 

She elevated the look further with Alexandre Birman peep toe sandals, 18k gold hoop earrings inspired by solitary raindrops, and matching 18k yellow-gold bone cuffs adorned with pavé diamonds, each measuring 43 millimeters wide—all from Tiffany & Co.’s Elsa Peretti jewelry collection.

Second Look:

The forty-three-year-old Hollywood star Lupita Nyong’o once again captured attention at the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards, returning to the American Museum of Natural History in a second striking custom GapStudio creation by Zac Posen.

She swapped her sultry scarlet, sportswear-inspired tied-up two-piece for an even more arresting sleeveless ivory column gown, crafted entirely from T-shirt jersey—a calculated choice by designer Zac Posen to transform a casual wardrobe essential into polished eveningwear. Her T-shirt-inspired dress showcased a ruched bodice with a plunging V-neckline extending to the midriff, finished with a gathered twist-knot detail at the front waist that echoed the vivid red knotted short-sleeved crop top from her initial look. Additionally, the ensemble featured a maxi skirt that fell gracefully over her hips, extending into a floor-length hem with a delicate, elegant train flowing behind her.

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At the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards, Lupita Nyong’o completed her custom GapStudio by Zac Posen ivory column gown, inspired by a T-shirt jersey, with the same Alexandre Birman sandals she paired with her two-piece look, along with Ana Khouri diamond-encrusted chandelier earrings and a matching ring.

Third Look:

After debuting two striking custom GapStudio looks at the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards, Lupita Nyong’o made her third and final appearance in another Zac Posen creation.

 

Her third look featured a custom light-wash cropped denim bomber jacket, finished with utility-inspired buttoned chest pockets, silver hardware, and substantial black rib-knit trim at the collar, cuffs, and waistband. Underneath, she wore a custom floor-length navy jersey gown crafted from soft T-shirt fabric, with a figure-skimming silhouette, open back, and striking racerback cut. Together, the denim jacket and jersey gown elevated Lipita’s casual style into an unexpectedly polished ensemble.

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“The Odyssey” star Lupita Nyong’o completed her third GapStudio by Zac Posen ensemble at the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards with a rectangular GapStudio denim patchwork clutch, coordinating with her cropped denim jacket and Bucherer Fine Jewellery, including diamond-set Fireworks ear clips and a matching 18K white gold ring.

Demi Moore Commands the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards in a Striking Custom Gap Studio Denim Masterpiece by Zac Posen

Following Lupita Nyong’o’s three GapStudio by Zac outfits at the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards, sixty-three-year-old American actress and producer Demi Moore also graced the ceremony, drawing attention in a single look from the label as she presented Gap Inc. with the Innovation Award, accepted by CEO Richard Dickson and creative director Zac Posen.

The look centered on a deep blue halterneck denim dress with a sweetheart bustier corset, crafted from stacked denim panels that resembled several jean waistbands layered together, and completed with a row of dark metallic buttons running down the center front. Flowing from the sculpted corset, the dress cascaded into a low-waisted column skirt that skimmed the white carpet, accented by five pockets, belt loops, and a bold thigh-high front slit that revealed a dramatic glimpse of her legs.

 

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For the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards, Demi Moore complemented her custom GapStudio by Zac Posen denim column dress with tan suede pointed-toe pumps by Giuseppe Zanotti, a coordinating denim mini flap bag, and Hassanzadeh earrings crafted from 18-karat white gold.

Which custom GapStudio look worn by Lupita Nyong’o or Demi Moore at the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards was your favorite? Share your pick in the comments, and visit Fashonation Bellah Kwamy for more memorable celebrity style moments.

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