Dua Lipa bags Collection of the Year award at annual Footwear News Achievement Awards

Dua Lipa received the first Collection of the Year award at the annual Footwear News Achievement Awards in New York City on November 30, raising her position as a global megastar.

At the event known as the "Shoe Oscars," the vocalist of "Cold Heart - PNAU Remix" was showered with heartfelt recognition.

The audience watched as Dua Lipa took the stage with Billy Walsh, her "Puma x Dua Lipa Flutur Drop 2" collaborator. The two accepted the award together.


Attendees were mesmerised by another fantastic moment at the FNAAs as Christian Louboutin won the Lifetime Achievement Award.

What did attendees of the event have to say about the iconic shoemaker Christian Louboutin?



Blake Lively paid a heartfelt homage to the legendary shoemaker in a video message, saying that he is just as kind to someone you encounter in a store or one of my family members he comes across there. And his brand has grown and strived harder for so long because of that humanity, generosity and soulfulness.

Idris Elba spoke at the Cipriani South Street podium and explained why his friend Louboutin is more than the synonymous iconic red soles he developed.

Speaking about the shoemaker and his brand, he emphasised that Louboutin's humanitarian endeavours are equally noteworthy and deserve recognition.

FAQs:

1. What were the other categories of awards in the show?
   Designer of the Year, Social Impact Award and Person of the Year were other categories at the extravagant ceremony.
2. Who was present at the Footwear News Achievement Awards in New York City?
   A distinguished group of footwear industry veterans and fashion enthusiasts, including Carmelo Anthony, Sofia Hublitz, Nelly, Jordin Sparks, Fergie, Sugar Ray Leonard and Nicky Hilton Rothschild, were present at the show.