The Fashion Awards

The Fashion 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.

History and notable events

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 especially for the occasion.

Lee Alexander McQueen receives posthumous award

In 2010 four-time winner of British Designer of the Year award, Lee Alexander McQueen received the award for Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Design in recognition for his extraordinary career.

Stylist Isabella Blow remembered

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.

Current Award categories[3]

Designer of the Year

Recognises an international designer whose innovative collections have made a notable impact on the industry, defining the shape of global fashion.

Accessories Designer of the Year

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.

Business 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.

Urban Luxe Award

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.

British Emerging Talent - Womenswear

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.

British Emerging Talent - Menswear

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.

British Designer of the Year - Womenswear

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.

British Designer of the Year - Menswear

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.

Model of the Year

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.

Outstanding achievement

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.

Swarovski Award for Positive Change

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.

Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator

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.

Past Award Winners

Hussein Chalayan Awarded twice (in 1999 and 2000).

2019 awards

Award Winner
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

2018 awards

Award Winner
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 & Marcus
Brand of the Year Gucci
Special Recognition Award for Innovation Parley for the Oceans
2018 Trailblazer Kim Jones

2017 awards

Award Winner
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 Adwoa Aboah
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

2016 awards

Award Winner
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
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

2015 awards

Award Winner
Menswear Designer of The Year J.W. Anderson
Womenswear Designer of The Year J.W. 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

2014 awards

Award Winner
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

2013 awards

Award Winner
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

2012 awards

Award Winner
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

2011 awards

Award Winner
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

2010 awards

Award Winner
Designer of the Year Phoebe Philo for Ciline
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

2009 awards

Award Winner
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 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

2008 awards

Award Winner
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

2007 awards

Award Winner
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

2006 awards

Award Winner
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

2005 awards

Award Winner
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

2004 awards

Award Winner
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

2003 awards

Award Winner
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

2002 awards

No awards given

2001 awards

Award Winner
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

2000 awards

Award Winner
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

1999 awards

Award Winner
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

1998 awards

No awards given

1997 awards

Award Winner
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

1996 awards

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

1995 awards

Award Winner
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

1994 awards

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

1993 awards

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

1992 awards

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

1991 awards

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

1990 awards

Award Winner
Designer of the Year Vivienne Westwood
Hall of Fame Mary Quant
Classic Design Joseph
Knitwear Design Joseph
Accessory Designer Manolo Blahnik CBE
More Dash than Cash Jigsaw
Innovative Design Helen Storey
British Couture Designer Catherine Walker
Glamour Designer Rifat Ozbek

1989 awards

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 Eamon McCabe
Glamour Designer Anthony Price

1988 awards

Designer of the Year - Rifat Ozbek

1987 awards

Designer of the Year - John Galliano

1986 awards

Designer of the Year - Jasper Conran

1985 awards

Designer of the Year - Betty Jackson

1984 awards

Designer of the Year - Katharine Hamnett

Host, location, and sponsors by year[4]

Year Host Sponsor(s) Location
2017 Karlie Kloss American Express, Place Vendôme, Digital Domain, Getty Images, Mercedes, Yahoo The Royal Albert Hall
2016 Jack Whitehall American Express, MAC cosmetics and Toni & Guy The Royal Albert Hall
2015 Jack Whitehall MAC cosmetics and Toni & Guy London Coliseum
2014 Jack Whitehall Canon, MAC cosmetics, Toni & Guy and Vodafone London Coliseum
2013[5] Jack Whitehall Canon, MAC cosmetics, Toni & Guy, Vodafone and Westfield London Coliseum
2012[6] Gemma Arterton and Nick Grimshaw American Express, Canon, MAC cosmetics, Toni & Guy and, Vodafone Savoy Hotel and Theatre
2011[7] George Lamb and Lauren Laverne MAC cosmetics, Toni & Guy, and Vodafone n/a
2010[8] Claudia Winkleman Canon, MAC cosmetics, Toni & Guy, Vodafone, and Westfield The Savoy Hotel and Theatre
2009[9] Lauren Laverne Swarovski, Evian, FASHIONAIR, HELLO! MAC, Marks & Spencer, Renault, The May Fair and Toni & Guy Royal Courts of Justice
2008 Mariella Frostrup (broadcaster) Swarovski Royal Horticultural Halls – Lawrence Hall
2007 Zoë Ball Swarovski Royal Horticultural Halls – Lawrence Hall
2006 Daisy Donovan Swarovski Victoria & Albert Museum
2005 - Lloyds Victoria & Albert Museum
2004 - - Victoria & Albert Museum
2003 - Lycra Old Billingsgate Market
2002 - - -
2001 - Rover Battersea Park Arena
2000 - Rover Natural History Museum
1999 - Sky News -
1998 - - -
1997 - Lloyds The Royal Albert Hotel
1996 - Lloyds The Royal Albert Hall
1995 - Lloyds Natural History Museum
1994 - Lloyds Natural History Museum
1993 - Lloyds Natural History Museum
1992 - Lloyds Grosvenor House
1991 - Lloyds Duke of York's Headquarters
1990 - Lloyds The Royal Albert Hall
1989 - Clairol The Royal Albert Hall

See also

References

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