Diotima

The Council of Fashion Designers of America has announced its 2026 Fashion Awards winners, with Rachel Scott, Ralph Lauren, and Colleen Allen among the top honorees. Scott, whose Diotima label has drawn growing attention, and veteran designer Ralph Lauren lead a list that also highlights emerging talent like Colleen Allen. Fashion media and industry figures are reacting to the choices.

Rachel Scott and Ralph Lauren took top honours at the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards, the annual ceremony celebrating the best of American fashion design. Scott, whose label Diotima has drawn growing acclaim, and the veteran designer Ralph Lauren headlined the list of winners. The awards are one of the most closely watched nights in the US fashion calendar.

Public School and Diotima are being framed as brands redefining American fashion heading into 2026. EBONY highlights the two labels as leading voices shaping the direction of American design, drawing attention for their distinct perspectives on modern American style. The pairing puts contemporary New York-linked design in conversation with Caribbean-influenced craftsmanship.