[All photos by DAVID X PRUTTING for PMc]. Francisco Costa was honored for exceptional work in clothing design at last night's National Design Awards Gala, held at Cipriani 42nd Street. The Awards are produced by the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, honor outstanding contributions to the design world.  Guests at this years gala included Eva Mendes, Chuck Close, Charlie Rose, Lincoln Center President Reynold Levy and Naeem Khan. An after party after the dinner included cocktails and a live DJ. The awards are part of National Design Week, which ends tomorrow. More»