The second-most important Monday in the American fashion world (after the Met Gala) is the night of the CFDA Awards, where industry heavyweights come together on to look back on a year of great clothes and anoint a new guard of winners. Fashion’s most beloved granny and queen of New York memeification Raul Lopez of Luar was awarded Accessories Designer of the Year, with the cult Ana bag — plus other new styles on the way — solidifying Lopez in the New York designer canon. Lopez chose singer Sevdaliza as his date for the evening, fitting her out in a custom Luar frock that brought drama (and hoods) to the red carpet.

Sevdaliza had a busy Monday night in New York. The Iranian-Dutch performer made her U.S. television debut performing her new single “Alibi” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon with Yseult before hopping in a car to head uptown and support Luar. It was a generally great night for star-spotting at the CFDAs: Addison Rae held a conch shell on the red carpet! Alex Consani wore a dress made out of hands! Kylie Jenner looked like Black Swan! Below, Sevdaliza takes NYLON through her getting-ready process, from 30 Rock to the Museum of Natural History.