The CFDA has just named Pharrell the Fashion Icon of the year. The non-profit trade organization for North-American designers just made the announcement via Twitter. The Fashion Icon Award is given to an individual whose style has made a significant impact on popular culture on an international stage. Diane von Furstenberg , fashion designer and president of the CFDA, said “If cool was a person, it would be Pharrell, not just for his looks and sense of style but for his kindness and openness.