2012 CFDA Awards: Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen Win Big, Johnny Depp Honored as Fashion Icon

The Row line wins twins the 2012 Womenswear Designers of the Year award; plus, Jessica Chastain, Padma Lakshmi, Rachel Zoe and more celebs weigh in on Depp's sense of style

By Rebecca Macatee Jun 05, 2012 3:30 AMTags
Ashley Olsen, Mary-Kate OlsenLarry Busacca/Getty Images

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen really are fashion royalty!

On Monday night at the CFDA (that's Council of Fashion Designers of America) Awards, the girls work on their fashion line the Row won them the 2012 Womenswear Designers of the Year award.

Johnny Depp was also lauded for his personal style. Just one night after taking center stage at the MTV Movie Awards with the Black Keys, Depp opted to stay out of the spotlight. The 48-year-old actor wasn't present to accept his Fashion Icon award, and Cry-Baby director John Waters accepted on his behalf.

So did the stylish celebs and hip designers hold a grudge against Depp for bailing on his big night? Jessica Chastain, Rachel Zoe, Zosia Mamet, and more of Hollywood's elite weighed in on the Pirates of the Caribbean star's unique fashion choices...

"Hot!" Diane Von Furstenberg gushed, when asked about to describe the actor's style.

"His style is fabulous," Girls' star Zosia Mamet said.

"It's eclectic," Busy Philipps said with a smile.

Jessica Chastain, who looked stunning in Prabal Gurung dress and Harry Winston jewels, said Depp is "just so cool!"

"He just sort of creates his own convention," the actress said. "He doesn't just like follow the rules. He makes the rules."

Padma Lakshmi described Depp's look quite concisely: "Eyeliner. One bath less a week. A few grays, and killer charisma. "

Rachel Zoe, wearing a dress and clutch from her own collection, said the actor's style was "eccentric, rugged...very much his own...never trying to hard, but always cool."

Womenswear Designer of the Year: Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen of The Row

Menswear Designer of the Year: Billy Reid

Accessories Designer of the Year: Reed Krakoff

Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent in Womenswear: Joseph Altuzarra

Swarovksi Award for Emerging Talent in Menswear: Phillip Lim

Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent in Accessories:Tabitha Simmons

Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award: Tommy Hilfiger

International Award: Rei Kawakubo

Founders Award, in honor of Eleanor Lambert: Andrew Rosen

Media Award, in honor of Eugenia Sheppard: Scott Schuman and Garance Doré

Fashion Icon Award: Johnny Depp

(Originally published June 4, 2012, at 7:43 p.m. PT)