Want more proof that she's a style icon? Beyonce won the 2016 CFDA Fashion Icon Award for her unique personal style. In her CFDA Fashion Icon acceptance speech, Beyoncé eloquently, effectively and economically explained how fashion is in her DNA because her grandmother was a seamstress and taught her mother, Tina, how to sew. Bey also revealed how much fashion and clothing influence her identity, and how her beloved mom shaped her style. Beyoncé also talked about the prom dress her mother designed for her, her wedding dress and her first CFDA awards dress in 2004.
The canary-yellow stretch-satin dress, with sparkling gemstones on the shoulders, perfectly accentuated Bey's stunning figure. It remains a classic design that is still gorgeous and wearable today. It's yet another testament to Beyoncé's iconic status and how much of an influence and inspiration her mother has been.
In a 2004 article published by Women's Wear Daily looking back at that year's event, Beyoncé and her CFDA dress were featured prominently and compared to New York's image. The article read: "She looked like a cab with medals in a shimmering yellow stretch silk-satin gown designed by her mother, Tina Knowles, and a silver brooch in her hair. "Personally, I don't think Bay looks like Yellow Cab, but...
Let’s take another look back at that beautiful, bright dress by Tina that Beyoncé wore.
The draping and faux cape are so unique but not overwhelming. Its shape hugs every enviable curve.
Beyoncé is simply a goddess.
In the WWD article, Beyoncé also said, "This is my first time here, and it's so cool." However, Tina corrected her, reminding her daughter that Destiny's Child was at the 2000 CFDA at Lincoln Center performance. So, technically , this isn't Bey's first time attending the CFDA. To be honest, the singer is probably referring to the fact that this is her first time here as a solo artist and not as a member of DC. Or maybe she was referring to her first red carpet.
Since Tina designed the stage costumes and costumes for Destiny's Child, one could make an educated leap and assume she designed their CFDA performance costumes, which were also swirled and tie-dyed!
One last thing. The WWD feature also quoted Bey as saying: "Hopefully one day my mother and I can win an award here."
Her 2004 statement proved to be prophetic as she won an award last night and credited a lot of her look and style to her mom. Her speech felt like a shared honor. because it is .
