The 2013 CFDA Fashion Awards is tonight, but before the action officially kicks off at Lincoln Center, here’s a closer look at everything you should know as we edge closer to showtime. From who’s hosting to who’s nominated for the prestigious

Beyonce for H&M “Standing on the Sun”

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On May 21, 50 years after its first release in theaters, crowds will gather to celebrate the newly digitally remastered epic, Cleopatra. To mark the occasion, Bulgari will be displaying a range of original costumes from the movie alongside a stunning selection of gems from Elizabeth Taylor’s personal collection, including the gold and turquoise-encrusted hand mirror used by Taylor in the Mankiewicz masterpiece.

Chanel’s latest Cruise Collection. Destion:Singapore! 

Karl Lagerfeld is the best…

Givenchy’s best dress of the Met Gala was worn by Rooney Mara. That dress is absolutely stunning…I’m in love with it! 

Riccardo Tisci (Givenchy’s designer) and Rooney Mara 

The 38-year-old Italian designer and cochair of Monday night’s Costume Institute benefit, said he thought Ms Kardashian looked ‘amazing’ in his design.

I’m not sure if Mr. Tisci took a look at the pictures. The dress didn’t suit  Kim at all she looked horrible, and it photographed really badly. The dress looks like a curtain!! Definitely one of the worst dressed of the night. It was just too much of everything.. Gloves and matching shoes? What were they thinking? I don’t get it…

One of my favorites of the night: Uma Thurman in Zac Posen…

Cameron Diaz in Stella McCartney for the Met Gala 2013.

Blake Lively in a Gucci Premiere dress for the Met Gala Ball.