Designer to the stars sews up top award for women’s wear

THE Council of Fashion Designers of America has again named Narciso Rodriguez, a red carpet favourite of Sarah Jessica Parker and Salma Hayek, as the country’s best women’s wear designer.

Rodriguez, known for sleek, formfitting gowns, won for the second year in a row.

Ms Parker and Calvin Klein, Mr Rodriguez's mentor, handed out the award at the annual CFDA gala.