Lady Gaga's eccentric sense of style has helped transform her into an international superstar, and now the chart-topping singer is being formally honored for her fashion passion, RadarOnline.com has learned.

The New York Council of Fashion Designers of America announced on Wednesday Gaga will be honored at their annual Fashion Awards with the coveted Fashion Icon Award.

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The 2011 CFDA Fashion Awards, which will take place on June 6 at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall, celebrate the most influential people in fashion.