Denim was a natural choice for the red carpet at the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York City Monday night. The event, which honored Ralph Lauren , Gap Inc., Peter Marino and others, recognized excellence in American fashion design and celebrated the creative talent shaping the industry.

Gap Inc., recipient of the Amazon Fashion Innovation Award, made sure its signature product took center stage. GapStudio , the brand atelier and high-end fashion line led by Gap’s creative director Zac Posen, dressed actress Demi Moore in a custom corseted denim gown.

On Instagram, Posen said the construction of Gap’s iconic jeans inspired the gown’s sculptural silhouette. He noted the classic waistband, signature buttons, topstitching and hardware. Moore also carried a matching denim shoulder bag.

Lupita Nyong’o at 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards Variety via Getty Images

GapStudio also dressed actress Lupita Nyong’o in three custom dresses based on Gap’s classic T-shirt.…