Inside Forward by Elyse Walker and the CFDA's Rising Talent Fête

By Jonathan Borge
Updated Nov 18, 2015 @ 5:00 pm
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On Tuesday night in Los Angeles, Hollywood's most fashionable set was surprised to find a Victorian-style home smack dab in the middle of the Tinseltown. Known for its picturesque patio and too-cute facade, the Lombardi House played host to Forward by Elyse Walker and the CFDA's Rising Talent celebration, where both must-know fashion designers and celebrities mingled in celebration of the new initiative, which helps foster the work of young talents.

Beauties on hand included Nicole Richie, Gillian Jacobs, Katharine McPhee, and Abigail Spencer, all of whom dazzled in flowy, Southern California-inspired cocktail dresses. Walker, the e-commerce site's leader, radiated in a blue dress with a matching fur stole, while guests sipped cocktails beneath the stars and the topic of conversation centered around three hot brands (Juan Carlos Obando, Suno, and Veronica Beard).

Click through to see who stepped out for all of the stylish action. 

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NICOLE RICHIE AND ELYSE WALKER 

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Nicole Richie nailed downtown cool in a gray Marni sweater with a Saint Laurent miniskirt and Proenza Schouler tights. Walker went glam in a blue floral dress with a look-at-me fur stole. 

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KATHARINE MCPHEE, ABIGAIL SPENCER, AND GILLIAN JACOBS

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Girls' night! The fashionable trio was truly inseparable the entire evening. Of course, the beauties gushed about one another's stunning ensembles and Walker's impressive selection.

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JAMIE CHUNG

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Jamie Chung opted for sexy lace in a black Camilla and Marc dress with Christian Louboutin pumps.

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Veronica Swanson Beard and Veronica Miele Beard

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Veronica Swanson Beard and Veronica Miele Beard of Veronica Beard. The designers contrasted each other, with Swanson Bierd in black leather and Miele Beard in white.

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GILLIAN JACOBSON 

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Gillian Jacobson in a floral Suno dress with matching Stuart Weitzman sandals.

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ABIGAIL SPENCER

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Abigail Spencer in a red lace Self-Portrait dress, nude Brian Atwood pumps, and Irene Neuwirth jewelry.

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LOUISE ROE

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Louise Roe stunned in a multi-print dress with a sleek leather jacket.

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KATHARINE MCPHEE

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Katharine McPhee rocked comfortable separates. She sported a coordinating Isabel Marant sweater and skirt with thigh-high Sergio Rossi boots. 

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