Photo Credit: FameFlynet Pictures; Martha Hunt, Karlie Kloss and Imaan Hammam
The WSJ Magazine celebrated its sixth annual Innovator Awards featuring a long list of rich & famous attendees. When you can attract the attention of Melinda Gates, I think you’ve achieved some level of credibility from an awards show standpoint. Karlie Kloss looked great at the event, along with fellow models Martha Hunt and Imaan Hamman. Directly below is a list of esteemed honorees and presenters (via Global Newswire):
Art | Ai Weiwei: In 2011, the controversial artist was detained in Beijing, and his passport was confiscated for four years by the Chinese government. This fall marks his triumphant return to New York City with two impressive new gallery shows. Award presented by Sir Nicholas Serota
Design | Es Devlin: For the past two decades, the set designer has built an award-winning career on the international stage. Working with acclaimed artists across genres, Devlin continually defies the rules. Award presented by Julie Taymor
Food | Daniel Humm & Will Guidara: The duo behind Eleven Madison Park and the NoMad, known for artfully fusing the front and back of the house, expands with two new NoMads and a fast-casual start-up. Award presented by Daniel Boulud
Philanthropy | Melinda Gates: The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has long used its $40 billion endowment to tackle critical global challenges. In recent years, thanks to its newfound focus on women and girls, Melinda has become a public face for the foundation and a powerful voice for women worldwide. Award presented by Lauren Bush Lauren
Architecture | Craig Dykers & Kjetil Trædal Thorsen: The partnership has flouted architectural norms to become one of the world’s most sought-after firms. Award presented by Laurie Anderson
Film | Tom Ford: The designer had been at the top of the fashion world for over two decades when he decided to risk it all by launching a career as a film director. Now he’s back with a second film, Nocturnal Animals, that showcases his singular aesthetic. Award presented by Colin Firth
Music | The Weeknd: As a follow-up to the unstoppable Beauty Behind the Madness, the chart-topping (and now cover star) R&B artist takes a creative leap forward with this month’s Starboys. Award presented by Naomi Campbell
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