It was a thrilling evening as the 2013 CFDA Awards took over Alice Tully Hall in New York City, and from among the worthy contenders emerged a select few winners.

Making their third acceptance speech for Womenswear Designer of the Year, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez of Proenza Schouler graciously received their trophy.

Additionally, Public School nabbed the Swarovski Award for Menswear Design with Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osbourne going forward to accept the coveted hardware.

The 2013 CFDA Awards Winners are:

Womenswear Designer of the Year: Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez for Proenza Schouler

Menswear Designer of the Year: Thom Browne

Accessory Designer of the Year: Phillip Lim for 3.1 Phillip Lim

Swarovski Awards for Womenswear: Max Osterweis and Erin Beatty for Suno

Swarovski Awards for Menswear: Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne for Public School

International Award: Riccardo Tisci

Media Award: Tim Blanks

Founders Award: Oscar de la Renta

Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award: Vera Wang

Board of Directors’ Tribute Award: Costume designer Colleen Atwood