TheFashion Awards, known as the British Fashion Awards until 2016, [1] is an annual ceremony established in the United Kingdom in 1989 [2] to showcase both British and international individuals and businesses who have made the most outstanding contributions to the fashion industry during the year. The ceremony is organized by the British Fashion Council, and is the primary fundraiser for the BFC's Education Foundation; a charity that promotes excellence in design by financially supporting students with the ability and potential to make an exceptional contribution to the fashion industry.
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Originally named the British Fashion Awards, the first Fashion Awards ceremony took place on 17 October 1989 and was attended by Princess Diana, who wore a Catherine Walker gown (Elvis dress) especially for the occasion. [3]
In 2010 four-time winner of British Designer of the Year award, Alexander McQueen received the award for Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Design in recognition of his illustrious career.
In 2007 the Fashion Creator Award is renamed Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator in honour of Isabella Blow, who died on 7 May 2007. Blow was renowned for her unerring support of British designers and for her contribution to the international fashion industry as a whole.
Recognises an international designer whose innovative collections have made a notable impact on the industry, defining the shape of global fashion.
Celebrates a designer that has proven instrumental in elevating accessories to the forefront of the fashion industry, demonstrating a skill for both creativity and commerce, and establishing their brand as a global fashion leader.
This award recognises the work of a CEO or President of a fashion business who has overseen both creative and commercial success in the past year. With a natural aptitude to nurture both creative talent and commercial growth, the "Business Leader" enables creative freedom alongside financial stability, which in turn generates innovation and excitement within the industry and beyond.
Celebrating the innovation and influence of a contemporary apparel brand, the recipient of this award has redefined the way "sportswear" is perceived across the globe, elevating "casual" to high end and directional fashion.
Recognising new British womenswear talent, this award celebrates a British-based womenswear or accessories designer who over the last 12 months has had a major creative impact on global fashion.
Celebrating emerging talent in British menswear, this award recognises the innovation and creative influence from a British-based menswear or accessories designer, whose collections have gained international attention this year.
Celebrating a British womenswear designer that has been instrumental in innovating and leading women's fashion over the last year – excelling both creatively and commercially, creating an impressive footprint on the global fashion stage.
Recognises a leading British menswear designer who has consistently made a global impact with their innovative and creative designs, shaping the burgeoning international menswear landscape.
Recognises the global impact of a model, male or female, who over the last 12 months has dominated the industry. With an influence that transcends the catwalk, the Model of The Year has made an outstanding contribution to the industry, garnering numerous editorial and advertising campaigns throughout the year.
The Outstanding Achievement Award celebrates the overwhelming creative contribution of an individual to the fashion industry, who throughout their illustrious career has constantly shaped and reshaped the fashion world through their innovation and creativity. Their influence has reached far beyond the industry, influencing the way the general public perceive and consume fashion. This timeless visionary remains an inspiration to both peers and protégés alike.
The Swarovski Award for Positive Change recognises and celebrates brands or individuals who promote the welfare of others and generously use their resources to benefit good causes.
Recognising the very best innovators and creatives in fashion, this award celebrates invaluable contributions that have changed the entire fashion landscape. With a discerning eye and incessant drive, this creative has brought designers' creations to life and helped create worlds within brands. Their dedication to the craft has attracted legions of fans and the incredible body of work has already left an indelible mark on the entire industry.
In 2020, the British Fashion Awards were broken down into only four categories - Community, Creativity, Environment and People. Five people won each award. [4] In 2021, normal categories resumed, with the addition of awards for fifteen "Leaders of Change" in the fashion industry. [5] In 2022, the "Leaders of Change" award remained, but the normal categories were replaced with Model of the Year, Designer of the Year, Independent British Brand, and BFC Foundation Award. [6]
Award | Nominated |
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Designer of the Year | Jonathan Anderson for JW Anderson and Loewe |
BFC Foundation Award | Conner Ives |
British Menswear Designer of the Year | Martine Rose for Martine Rose |
British Womenswear Designer of the Year | Maximilian Davis for Ferragamo |
New Establishment - Menswear | Bianca Saunders |
New Establishment - Womenswear | Chopova Lowena |
Model of the Year | Paloma Elsesser |
Special Recognition Award for Championing Young Designer Talent | Sarah Mower (winner) |
Outstanding Achievement Award | Valentino Garavani |
Special Recognition Award | Sarah Burton |
Posthumous Special Recognition Award | Joe Casely-Hayford |
Special Recognition Award for Contribution to the Fashion Industry | Charlotte Tilbury |
Trailblazer Award | Edward Enninful |
Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator | Campbell Addy |
Pandora Leader of Change Award | Michaela Coel |
Cultural Innovator Award | Sam Smith |
Award | Winner |
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Designer of the Year | Pierpaolo Piccioli for Valentino |
BFC Foundation Award | S.S. Daley |
Independent British Designer Award | Wales Bonner |
Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator | Katie Grand |
Metaverse World & Gaming Experience Award | Burberry |
Model of the Year | Bella Hadid |
Outstanding Achievement Award | Yvon Chouinard |
Special Recognition Award for Cultural Curation | Jefferson Hack |
Leaders of Change | |
Creativity | Alessandro Michele |
Daniel Roseberry | |
Harris Reed | |
Ibrahim Kamara | |
Raf Simons | |
Environment | Bethany Williams |
Connor Ives | |
Gabriela Hearst | |
Marine Serre | |
Priya Ahluwalia | |
People | Aurora James |
Harry Lambert | |
Julie Pelipas | |
Sinéad Burke | |
Rafael Pavarotti |
Award | Winner |
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Designer of the Year | Kim Jones for Dior Men and Fendi |
BFC Foundation Award | Nensi Dojaka |
Independent British Designer Award | Simone Rocha for Simone Rocha |
Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator | Ib Kamara |
Outstanding Achievement Award | Tommy Hilfiger |
Special Recognition Award | Dylan Jones |
Trailblazer Award | Alessandro Michele |
Leaders of Change | |
Creativity | Alessandro Michele |
Demna Gvasalia | |
Jonathon Anderson | |
Kim Jones | |
Virgil Abloh (posthumous) | |
Environment | Ahluwalia |
Bethany Williams | |
Gabriela Hearst | |
Phoebe English | |
Stella McCartney | |
People | Edward Enninful |
Harris Reed | |
Kenya Hunt | |
Samuel Ross | |
Telfar Clemens |
Award | Winner |
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Community | A Sai Ta |
Chanel | |
Emergency Designer Network | |
Kenneth Ize | |
Michael Halpern | |
Creativity | Grace Wales Bonner |
Jonathan Anderson | |
Kim Jones | |
Prada, Miuccia Prada, and Raf Simons | |
Riccardo Tisci and Burberry | |
Environment | Anya Hindmarch |
Christopher Raeburn | |
Gabriela Hearst | |
Stella McCartney | |
The Fashion Pact | |
People | Aurora James |
Edward Enniful | |
Lindsay Peoples Wagner and Sandrine Charles for the Black in Fashion Council | |
Priya Ahluwalia | |
Samuel Ross |
Award | Winner |
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Designer of the Year | Daniel Lee for Bottega Veneta |
Accessories Designer of the Year | Daniel Lee for Bottega Veneta |
Business Leader | Remo Ruffini for Moncler |
Urban Luxe Award | Fenty |
Model of the Year | Adut Akech |
British Emerging Talent - Womenswear | Rejina Pyo for Rejina Pyo |
British Emerging Talent - Menswear | Bethany Williams for Bethany Williams |
British Designer of the Year - Womenswear | Daniel Lee for Bottega Veneta |
British Designer of the Year - Menswear | Kim Jones for Dior Homme |
Outstanding Achievement Award | Giorgio Armani |
Award For Positive Change | Signatories of the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action launched at UN Convention on Climate Change |
Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator | Sam McKnight |
Brand of the Year | Bottega Veneta |
Fashion Icon | Naomi Campbell |
Trailblazer Award | Sarah Burton OBE |
Award | Winner |
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Designer of the Year | Pierpaolo Piccioli for Valentino |
Accessories Designer of the Year | Demna Gvasalia for Balenciaga |
Business Leader | Marco Bizzarri for Gucci |
Urban Luxe Award | Virgil Abloh for Off-White |
Model of the Year | Kaia Gerber |
British Emerging Talent - Womenswear | Richard Quinn for Richard Quinn |
British Emerging Talent - Menswear | Samuel Ross for A-COLD-WALL |
British Designer of the Year - Womenswear | Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy |
British Designer of the Year - Menswear | Craig Green for CRAIG GREEN |
Outstanding Achievement Award | Miuccia Prada |
Swarovski Award for Positive Change | Dame Vivienne Westwood |
Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator | Mert and Marcus |
Brand of the Year | Gucci |
Special Recognition Award for Innovation | Parley for the Oceans |
2018 Trailblazer | Kim Jones |
Award | Winner |
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Designer of the Year | Raf Simons for Calvin Klein |
Accessories Designer of the Year | Jonathan Anderson for Loewe |
Business Leader | Marco Bizzarri for Gucci |
Urban Luxe Award | Off-White |
Model of the Year | Naomi Campbell |
British Emerging Talent - Womenswear | Michael Halpern for Halpern |
British Emerging Talent - Menswear | Charles Jeffrey for Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY |
British Designer of the Year - Womenswear | Jonathan Anderson for JW Anderson |
British Designer of the Year - Menswear | Craig Green for CRAIG GREEN |
Outstanding Contribution to British Fashion Award | Christopher Bailey MBE |
Swarovski Award for Positive Change | Maria Grazia Chiuri for Dior |
Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator | Pat McGrath MBE |
Fashion Icon Versace & Artistic Director | Donatella Versace |
Special Recognition Award for Innovation | Stella McCartney OBE |
Award | Winner |
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British Menswear Designer of the Year | Craig Green for Craig Green |
British Womenswear Designer of the Year | Simone Rocha for Simone Rocha |
British Emerging Talent | Molly Goddard |
The Swarovski Award for Positive Change | Franca Sozzani |
Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator | Bruce Weber |
Special Recognition | 100 Years of British Vogue |
British Brand | Alexander McQueen |
International Business Leader | Marco Bizzarri for Gucci |
International Urban Luxury Brand | Vetements by Guram Gvasalia |
International Accessories Designer | Alessandro Michele for Gucci |
International Ready-to-Wear Designer | Demna Gvasalia for Balenciaga |
International Model | Gigi Hadid |
New Fashion Icon | Jaden & Willow Smith |
Outstanding Achievement | Ralph Lauren |
Award | Winner |
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Menswear Designer of The Year | JW Anderson |
Womenswear Designer of The Year | JW Anderson |
Emerging Womenswear Designer | Thomas Tait |
Emerging Menswear Designer | Grace Wales Bonner |
Emerging Accessory Designer | Jordan Askill |
Red Carpet | Tom Ford |
Model | Jourdan Dunn |
Outstanding Achievement Award | Karl Lagerfeld |
Creative Campaign | Burberry |
International Designer | Alessandro Michele for Gucci |
New Establishment Designer | Mary Katrantzou |
Establishment Designer | Erdem |
Brand | Stella McCartney |
Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator | Nick Knight |
British Style - Red Carpet Ambassador | Gwendoline Christie |
British Style - Fashion Innovator | FKA Twigs |
Accessory Designer | Charlotte Olympia |
Award | Winner |
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Menswear Designer of The Year | J.W. Anderson |
Womenswear Designer of The Year | Erdem |
Emerging Womenswear Designer | Marques'Almeida |
Emerging Menswear Designer | Craig Green |
Emerging Accessory Designer | Prism |
Red Carpet Designer | Alexander McQueen |
Model | Cara Delevingne |
Special Recognition Award | Chris Moore |
Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator | Edward Enninful |
International Designer | Nicolas Ghesquiere for Louis Vuitton |
Outstanding Achievement Award | Anna Wintour OBE |
Creative Campaign | Louis Vuitton |
New Establishment Designer | Simone Rocha |
Establishment Designer | Preen |
Brand | Victoria Beckham |
British Style Award | Emma Watson |
Accessory Designer | Anya Hindmarch |
Award | Winner |
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Menswear Designer of The Year | Christopher Bailey For Burberry |
Womenswear Designer of The Year | Christopher Kane |
Emerging Womenswear Designer | Simone Rocha |
Emerging Menswear Designer | Agi & Sam |
Emerging Accessories Designer | Sophia Webster |
Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator | Lady Amanda Harlech |
Model of The Year | Edie Campbell |
International Designer of The Year | Miuccia Prada For Prada |
Red Carpet Award | Erdem |
New Establishment Designer of The Year | J.W. Anderson |
Brand of The Year | Burberry |
British Style Award Brought to You by Vodafone | Harry Styles |
Accessory Designer of The Year | Nicholas Kirkwood |
BFC Outstanding Achievement Award | Terry and Tricia Jones |
Special Recognition Award | Kate Moss |
Special Recognition Award | Suzy Menkes |
Award | Winner |
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Designer of The Year | Stella McCartney |
British Style Award | Alexa Chung |
Emerging Talent Award - Ready-To-Wear | J.W. Anderson |
Emerging Talent Award - Menswear | Jonathan Saunders |
Red Carpet Award | Roksanda Ilincic |
Emerging Talent - Accessories | Sophie Hulme |
Accessory Designer | Nicholas Kirkwood |
Designer Brand | Stella McCartney |
Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator | Louise Wilson |
Model | Cara Delevingne |
New Establishment Award | Erdem |
Menswear Designer | Kim Jones For Louis Vuitton |
BFC Outstanding Achievement in Fashion | Manolo Blahnik CBE |
Special Recognition Award | Harold Tillman |
Award | Winner |
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Designer of The Year | Sarah Burton For Alexander McQueen |
Emerging Talent Award - Ready-To-Wear | Mary Katrantzou |
Emerging Talent Award - Accessories | Tabitha Simmons |
Emerging Talent Award - Menswear | Christopher Raeburn |
Model | Stella Tennant |
Designer Brand | Victoria Beckham |
British Style Award | Alexa Chung |
Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator | Sam Gainsbury |
Red Carpet Award | Stella McCartney |
Accessory Designer | Charlotte Olympia |
New Establishment Award | Christopher Kane |
Award | Winner |
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Designer of the Year | Phoebe Philo for Celine |
BFC Outstanding Achievement in Fashion | Alexander McQueen |
Accessory Designer | Nicholas Kirkwood |
Model | Lara Stone |
Menswear Designer | E. Tautz |
Emerging Talent Award - Ready-to-Wear | Meadham Kirchhoff |
Emerging Talent Award - Accessories | Husam El Odeh |
Special Recognition | Naomi Campbell |
Digital Innovation | Burberry |
British Style | Alexa Chung |
Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator | Nicola Formichetti |
Designer Brand | Mulberry |
Award | Winner |
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BFC Designer of the Year | Christopher Bailey |
Swarovski Emerging Talent Award for Accessories | Holly Fulton |
Swarovski Emerging Talent Award for Ready-to-Wear | Peter Pilotto |
Designer Brand | Burberry |
Model | Georgia May Jagger |
Accessory Designer | Katie Hillier |
Menswear Designer | Kim Jones for Dunhill |
BFC Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Design | John Galliano |
London 25 | Kate Moss |
Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator | Grace Coddington |
BFC British Collection of the Year | Christopher Kane |
Award | Winner |
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Designer of the Year | Luella Bartley |
Outstanding Achievement | Stephen Jones |
Swarovski Emerging Talent Award - Accessories | Nicholas Kirkwood |
Swarovski Emerging Talent Award - Ready to Wear | Louise Goldin |
Menswear Designer | Christopher Bailey for Burberry |
Red Carpet Designer | Matthew Williamson |
Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator | Tim Walker |
Designer Brand | Jimmy Choo |
Accessory Designer | Rupert Sanderson |
Model | Jourdan Dunn |
Bespoke | Richard James |
Award | Winner |
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Designer of the Year | Stella McCartney |
Red Carpet Designer | Marchesa |
New Generation Designer | Christopher Kane |
Accessory Designer | Tom Binns |
Best New Retail Concept | Marc Jacobs |
Menswear Designer | Christopher Bailey for Burberry |
Model | Agyness Deyn |
Designer Brand | Anya Hindmarch |
BFC Award for Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Design | Dame Vivienne Westwood |
BFC Enterprise Award (sponsor: Swarovski) | Erdem |
Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creation | Michael Howells |
Award | Winner |
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Designer of the Year | Giles Deacon |
Red Carpet Designer | Vivienne Westwood |
New Generation Designer | Marios Schwab |
Accessory Designer | Stuart Vevers for Mulberry |
Retailer | B Store |
Menswear Designer | Kim Jones |
Model of the Year | Kate Moss |
V&A Award for Outstanding Achievement in Fashion | Joan Burstein CBE |
Fashion Creator | Eugene Souleiman |
BFC Fashion Enterprise | Jonathan Saunders |
Award | Winner |
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Designer of the Year | Christopher Bailey |
Red Carpet Designer | Roland Mouret |
New Generation Designer | Duro Olowu |
Accessory Designer | Stephen Jones |
Retailer | Dover Street Market |
Menswear Designer | Carlo Brandelli for Kilgour |
Model of the Year | Karen Elson |
V&A Award for Outstanding Achievement in Fashion | Suzy Menkes OBE |
Fashion Creator | Charlotte Tilbury |
Award | Winner |
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Designer of the Year | Phoebe Philo |
New Designer | Giles Deacon |
Accessory Designer | Mulberry |
Retailer | Net-a-Porter |
Menswear Designer | Alexander McQueen |
Model of the Year | Lily Cole |
V&A Award for Outstanding Achievement in Fashion | David Bailey |
Fashion Creator | Pat McGrath |
Award | Winner |
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Designer of the Year | Alexander McQueen |
New Generation Designer | Sophia Kokosalaki |
Accessory Designer | Manolo Blahnik CBE |
Glamour Designer | Julien Macdonald |
Contemporary Designer | Paul Smith |
High Street Fashion Retailer | Reiss |
Menswear Designer | Paul Smith |
British Journalist of the Year | Hilary Alexander |
Most Stylish Photographer | Mario Testino |
Most Stylish Model | Erin O'Connor |
Stylist | Katie Grand |
Female TV Personality | Kim Cattrall |
Male TV Personality | Ant & Dec |
Movie Actress | Minnie Driver |
Movie Actor | Ewan McGregor |
Male Music Artist | Robbie Williams |
Female Music Artist | Victoria Beckham |
Sports Personality | David Beckham |
No awards given
Award | Winner |
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Designer of the Year | Alexander McQueen |
Glamour Designer | Julien Macdonald |
Classic Designer | Paul Smith |
Contemporary Designer | Burberry |
Accessory Designer | Anya Hindmarch |
Street Style | i.e. uniform |
New Generation Designer | Stella McCartney |
Retailer | Topshop |
Journalist | Lisa Armstrong |
Stylist | Lucinda Chambers |
Model | Kate Moss |
Menswear | Richard James |
Rover People's Award | Jemima Khan |
Award | Winner |
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Designer of the Year | Hussein Chalayan |
Glamour Designer | Stella McCartney |
Classic Design | Burberry |
Contemporary Design | Joseph |
Accessory Designer | Jimmy Choo |
Street Style | Maharishi |
New Generation Designer | Tracey Boyd |
Retailer | Topshop |
Journalist | Mimi Spencer |
Stylist | Katy England |
Menswear Designer | Ozwald Boateng |
Rover People's Award | Alexander McQueen |
Award | Winner |
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Designer of the Year | Hussein Chalayan |
Hall of Fame | Vidal Sassoon |
Classic Design | Burberry |
Contemporary Designer | Betty Jackson |
Accessory Designer | Manolo Blahnik CBE |
Street Style | YMC |
New Generation Designer | Elspeth Gibson |
Retailer | French Connection |
Journalist | Suzy Menkes |
Glamour Designer | English Eccentrics |
Stylist | Lucinda Chambers |
Menswear | Paul Smith |
No awards given
Award | Winner |
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Designer of the Year | Alexander McQueen & John Galliano |
Hall of Fame | Clinton Silver |
Classic Design | John Smedley |
Contemporary Designer | Nicole Farhi |
Accessory Designer | Philip Treacy |
Street Style | Red or Dead |
New Generation Designer | Antonio Berardi |
Retailer | Jigsaw |
Journalist | Hilary Alexander |
Glamour Designer | Pearce Fionda |
Menswear Designer | Paul Smith |
Award | Winner |
---|---|
Designer of the Year | Alexander McQueen |
Hall of Fame | Lady Mary Henderson |
Classic Design | Jaeger |
Contemporary Designer | Nicole Farhi |
Accessory Designer | Philip Treacy |
Street Style | Red or Dead |
New Generation Designer | Clements Ribiero |
Design-led retail | Oasis |
Journalist | Iain R. Webb |
Glamour Designer | Amanda Wakeley |
Fashion Personality | Kate Moss |
Award | Winner |
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Designer of the Year | John Galliano |
Hall of Fame | Zandra Rhodes |
Classic Design | Marks & Spencer |
Contemporary Designer | Nicole Farhi |
Accessory Designer | Patrick Cox |
Street Style | Red or Dead |
New Generation Designer | Pearce Fionda |
Design-led retail | Oasis |
Journalist | Iain R. Webb |
Glamour Designer | Ben De Lisi |
Award | Winner |
---|---|
Designer of the Year | John Galliano |
Hall of Fame | Jean Muir |
Glamour Designer | Ben De Lisi |
Classic Design | Marks & Spencer |
Accessory Designer | Patrick Cox |
Knitwear Design | Joseph |
More Dash than Cash | French Connection |
New Generation Designer | Copperwheat Blundell |
Design led retail | Whistles |
Award | Winner |
---|---|
Designer of the Year | John Rocha |
More Dash than Cash | French Connection |
Classic Design | Jaeger |
Knitwear Design | Joseph |
Accessory Designer | Philip Treacy |
New Generation Designer | Abe Hamilton |
Design led retail | Whistles |
Glamour Designer | Amanda Wakeley |
Award | Winner |
---|---|
Designer of the Year | Rifat Ozbek |
Glamour Designer | Amanda Wakeley |
Classic Design | Mulberry |
Knitwear Design | Joseph |
Accessory Designer | Philip Treacy |
New Generation Designer | Flyte Ostell |
More Dash than Cash | Monix |
Hall of Fame | Sir Edward Rayne |
Award | Winner |
---|---|
Designer of the Year | Vivienne Westwood |
Hall of Fame | Beatrix Miller |
New Generation Designer | Bella Freud |
Accessory Designer | Philip Treacy |
More Dash than Cash | Monix |
Ready-to-Wear Designer | John Smedley |
Classic Designer | Jasper Conran |
Glamour Designer | Catherine Walker |
Award | Winner |
---|---|
Designer of the Year | Vivienne Westwood |
Hall of Fame | Mary Quant |
Classic Design | Joseph |
Knitwear Design | Joseph |
Accessory Designer | Manolo Blahnik |
More Dash than Cash | Jigsaw |
Innovative Design | Helen Storey |
British Couture Designer | Catherine Walker |
Glamour Designer | Rifat Ozbek |
Award | Winner |
---|---|
Designer of the Year | Workers for Freedom |
Hall of Fame | Hardy Amies |
Classic Designer | Nicole Farhi |
Contemporary Design | Jigsaw |
Accessory Designer | Dinny Hall |
Photographer of the Year | Eamonn McCabe |
Glamour Designer | Anthony Price |
Award | Winner |
---|---|
Designer of the Year | Rifat Ozbek |
Award | Winner |
---|---|
Designer of the Year | John Galliano |
Award | Winner |
---|---|
Designer of the Year | Jasper Conran |
Award | Winner |
---|---|
Designer of the Year | Betty Jackson |
Award | Winner |
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Designer of the Year | Katharine Hamnett |
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International Talent Support (ITS) is a platform created to give support and visibility to young talents in the field of fashion design, design of accessories and jewelry. The most artistic-oriented designers are also challenged with ITS Artwork, a purely artistic contest.
JW Anderson is a UK fashion label, founded by Jonathan Anderson. Anderson originally from Magherafelt in Northern Ireland established JW Anderson in 2008 and subsequently launched his fashion house in London. The brand initially focused on menswear, before moving into womenswear in 2010. From 2012 onwards, the brand and its designer have collaborated with a number of retail fashion brands, most notably Topshop, Versace, and Uniqlo, with LVMH acquiring a minority stake in the brand in 2013.
The Accessories Council Excellence Awards, known as the ACE Awards, were created in 1996 by the Accessories Council to pay homage to individuals and groups who have helped raise awareness of the accessories industry. Their purpose is to celebrate those who have had a positive impact on accessory consumption during the prior year. Nominees are voted on by accessory-industry insiders, retailers, the Accessories Council Board of Directors and the fashion press. Winners are announced in advance of the annual event, which usually takes place at the beginning of November.