Iman shines in her diamonds at the CFDA fashion awards

There was a lot of competition at this year’s Council of Fashion Designers of America star studded fashion awards which were held at the Lincoln Centre in New York on Monday, including Sex and the City’s Sarah Jessica Parker going head to head with a very classy looking Gwyneth Paltrow.

But for me the one who stood out among the rest was Somalian  supermodel Iman (now married to David Bowie) in a black fishtailed strapless Giambattista Valli gown, accessorised with some fabulous diamond drop earrings and a huge diamond bracelet.

Iman attended the awards with her rock star husband and received the Fashion Icon accolade from her friend actress Isabella Rossellini. During her acceptance speech Iman commented to Bowie: “Move over, you're not the only icon in the house.”

The CFDA is a non-profit trade association made up of more than 350 of America’s foremost clothing, jewellery and accessory designers. The annual awards recognise top creative talent in the industry.