On the evening of October 29, New York City hosted the 16th annual WSJ. Magazine Innovator Awards, one of the most prominent events of the cultural and entertainment season. Held at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), the gathering brought together leading figures from the worlds of music, film, fashion, literature, and technology. According to Wave RBC.UA citing Just Jared, attendees included Dua Lipa, Ciara alongside her husband Russell Wilson, Cara Delevingne, Rosalía, Lupita Nyong'o, Ashley Graham, Jordyn Woods, Emmy Rossum, and host Seth Meyers with his wife Alexi Ashe.
Seven Honorees: From Music to Baseball
This year’s ceremony recognized seven figures from various industries for their contributions to culture and creativity. In the music category, Spanish singer and producer Rosalía took home the award; Mathieu Blazy, creative director of Chanel, won in fashion; and director-screenwriter Martin McDonagh was honored in film. Other honorees included comedian Amy Poehler, tech entrepreneur Demis Hassabis, author Marlon James, and the Savannah Bananas baseball team, renowned for their unorthodox approach to the game and on-field showmanship.
Red Carpet: Who Wore What
True to tradition, the ceremony served as a major red carpet showcase, with guests turning to leading fashion houses for their looks. Dua Lipa opted for Chanel, Cara Delevingne wore Erdem, and Rosalía appeared in Schiaparelli. Ciara chose LaPointe, Lupita Nyong'o selected Brandon Maxwell, and Ashley Graham wore Ernesto Naranjo. Each look highlighted the artists' individual styles while matching the glamorous format of the MoMA evening.
Award Presentations and Notable Appearances
Throughout the program, awards were presented by fellow guests, notably Lupita Nyong'o, Russell Wilson, Seth Meyers, and Patti Smith. Smith herself introduced Rosalía, who accepted the music achievement award. Combining runway-worthy fashion, live performances, and informal celebrity mingling, the evening transformed into a full-scale industry forum.
Ultimately, the 16th WSJ. Magazine Innovator Awards reaffirmed its status as a cornerstone event of New York’s cultural calendar, successfully bridging professional recognition across seven distinct fields with high-fashion statements on the MoMA red carpet.
