Summary
In a surprise appearance, Beyonce strode onstage in sparkling pinstripes Monday evening to speak emotionally about both family and fashion at the annual Council of Fashion Designers of America awards ceremony.
"This is a good thing: You have brought out the freak in everyone," Swinton said.
Her tribute was followed by a performance of Bowie's song "Changes" by actor Michael C. Hall, a star of Bowie's musical "Lazarus".
In major awards, Marc Jacobs won the prize for womenswear designer of the year, accepting his trophy in a black T-shirt.
Norma Kamali, famous for her "sleeping bag" coats and her swimsuits – including the red one actress Farrah Fawcett wore in her famous poster – received the lifetime achievement award from presenter Michael Kors, and Donna Karan was handed the Founder's Award from friend and designer Calvin Klein.
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