Janelle Monáe will be honored by the Costume Designers Guild Awards in February. The multihyphenate talent is the recipient of the Vanguard Spotlight Award, the second annual honor from the awards body.
The Vanguard Spotlight Awards honors a recipient who “sets new standards in their arena, not only for their outstanding achievements but also for their courage as a visionary that serves as an inspiration to us all,” a statement from the Costume Designer Guild Awards said.
Janelle Monáe at Glastonbury Festival 2024 in Glastonbury, England.
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“Monáe has established themself as an icon in every medium they have entered throughout their career, making their mark on music, acting, and fashion. Their bold, distinct style has made them a standout, whether on stage or on the red carpet,” the statement continued.
“This year’s Costume Designers Guild Vanguard Spotlight Award honors their distinct style vision and makes them the second-ever recipient of the award following last year’s inaugural honoree Billie Eilish.”
Monáe is a recording artist and actor who’s appeared in such films as “Moonlight” and “Hidden Figures.”
Last December, the CDGA announced its list of nominees spanning nine separate categories for this year’s awards ceremony. Among those nominated, Jonathan Anderson, the creative director of Spanish luxury fashion house Loewe, earned a nomination for Excellence in Contemporary Film for his work on Luca Guadagnino’s film “Challengers,” starring Zendaya, Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor.
Janelle Monáe at the 2024 Met Gala in New York City.
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Other honorees for the February awards ceremony include Zoe Saldaña, who will receive the Spotlight Award, Jenny Beavan for the Career Achievement Award and Salvador Perez for the Distinguished Service Award.
