For Claire Sullivan, getting dressed has always been about more than simply choosing what to wear. Through her New York-based couture atelier, Miss Claire Sullivan, the designer has built a world rooted in fantasy, craftsmanship, individuality, and the freedom to play dress up.

Inspired by the magic of her first princess dress at just five years old, Sullivan approaches fashion as an opportunity to shed expectations and embrace the unexpected. That spirit was on full display at this year’s CFDA Awards, where the designer arrived in one of her own creations, complete with the billowing tulle silhouettes that have become a signature of her work. Her designs also made appearances throughout the evening, with Julia Fox stepping out in an archival Miss Claire Sullivan look, while Naomi Osaka and Dara wore custom creations by the atelier.

Since its beginnings in 2021, the label has grown through a series of creative collaborations and one-of-a-kind garments made for both the individual and the moment. Whether dressing herself or some of today’s most recognizable cultural figures, Sullivan continues to approach clothing as an expression of personal storytelling and self-discovery.

“Glamour is protection magic!!”

“Mads sewing me into the look. Inspecting the drape from every angle!”

“A skirt like this just makes a girl wanna spin.”

“Every detail at the Fifth Avenue Hotel is so special and so aligned with the Miss Claire Sullivan universe.”

“Glam was a family affair with Marcelo Gutierrez on makeup and Sonny Molina on hair <3”

“We love a ladylike pose… This tulle ball skirt is made of 65 yards of fabric and has over 200 yards of individually hemmed layers.”

“Waiting for the car to arrive.”

“Nothing like a tutu and a Mansion Suite at The Fifth Avenue Hotel to make a girl feel like a princess.”

“omw.”

Photography Natalia Mantini 

Fashion Yohana Lebasi

Makeup Marcelo Gutierrez

Hair Sonny Molina