British Fashion Awards
The “British Fashion Awards” is a ceremony held annually in the United Kingdom since 1989[1] to showcase British designers and present awards to those who have made the most outstanding contributions to the fashion industry during the year. As a result, London Fashion Week ranks alongside New York, Milan and Paris as one of the 'Big Four’. The main awards include that of British Designer of the Year, and Outstanding Contribution as well as awards to the 'most-fashionable' celebrities in various fields. The ceremony is organized by the British Fashion Council and runs as part of London Fashion Week each February.
Award Categories[2]
Womenswear Designer of the Year
A leading British womenswear designer essential to the evolution of Ready-To-Wear British Fashion.
Menswear Designer of the Year
A leading British menswear or bespoke tailoring designer essential to the evolution of Ready-To-Wear British Fashion.
International Designer of the Year
Non-British internationally acclaimed designer who has influenced the direction the fashion world has taken.
Designer Brand of the Year
British based designer brand that has shown excellence in the spread and progress of their brand.
Accessory Designer of the Year
The leading British designer of shoes, jewelry, millinery or accessories.
Emerging Accessories Designer
An influential designer who is emerging in the British accessory design.
Emerging Womenswear Designer
A womenswear designer showing excellence in the Ready-To-Wear category in British Fashion
Emerging Menswear Designer
A menswear designer showing excellence in the Ready-To-Wear category in British Fashion
New Establishment Designer
Recognizes a British womenswear, menswear, or accessories designer showing significant growth.
Model of the Year
A British model who has shown excellence in contributions to the fashion industry within the past year.
Red Carpet Award
Recognition to a British designer who is creating designs global for the media.
British Style Award
For an individual who most embodies the spirit of British fashion. brought to you by Vodafone (voted by the public)
Special Recognition Award
Person who has made big influence in the fashion industry.
Outstanding Achievement in Fashion
Tremendous contribution to the fashion industry.
Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator
Stylist, make-up artist, photographer, art director or producer who has been a major inspiration in the past year.
Host, Location, and Sponsors By Year[3]
| Year | Host | Sponsor(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | n/a | n/a | The Royal Albert Hall |
| 1990 | n/a | Lloyds | The Royal Albert Hall |
| 1991 | n/a | Lloyds | The Royal Albert Hall |
| 1992 | n/a | Lloyds | Grosvenor House |
| 1993 | n/a | Lloyds | Natural History Museum |
| 1994 | n/a | Lloyds | Natural History Museum |
| 1995 | n/a | Lloyds | Natural History Museum |
| 1996 | n/a | Lloyds | The Royal Albert Hall |
| 1997 | n/a | Lloyds | The Royal Albert Hotel |
| 1998 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 1999 | n/a | Sky News | n/a |
| 2000 | n/a | Rover | Natural History Museum |
| 2001 | n/a | Rover | Battersea Park Arena |
| 2002 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 2003 | n/a | Lycra | Old Billingsgate Market |
| 2004 | n/a | n/a | Victoria & Albert Museum |
| 2005 | n/a | Lloyds | Victoria & Albert Museum |
| 2006 | Daisy Donovan | Swarovski | Victoria and Albert Museum |
| 2007 | Zoe Ball | Swarovski | Royal Horticultural Halls – Lawrence Hall |
| 2008 | Mariella Frostrup (broadcaster) | Swarovski | Royal Horticultural Halls – Lawrence Hall |
| 2009[4] | Lauren Laverne | Swarovski, Evian, FASHIONAIR, HELLO! MAC, Marks & Spencer, Renault, The May Fair and Toni & Guy | Royal Courts of Justice |
| 2010[5] | Claudia Winkleman | Canon, MAC cosmetics, Toni & Guy, Vodafone, and Westfield | The Savoy Hotel and Theatre |
| 2011[6] | George Lamb and Lauren Laverne | MAC cosmetics, Toni & Guy, and Vodafone | n/a |
| 2012[7] | Gemma Arterton and Nick Grimshaw | American Express, Canon, MAC cosmetics, Toni & Guy and, Vodafone | Savoy Hotel and Theatre |
| 2013[8] | Jack Whitehall (Comedian) | Canon, MAC cosmetics, Toni & Guy, Vodafone and Westfield | London Coliseum |
Womenswear Designer of the Year[9]
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 1984 | Katharine Hamnett |
| 1985 | Betty Jackson |
| 1986 | Jasper Conran |
| 1987 | John Galliano |
| 1988 | Rifat Ozbek |
| 1989 | Workers For Freedom |
| 1990 | Vivienne Westwood |
| 1991 | Vivienne Westwood |
| 1992 | Rifat Ozbek |
| 1993 | John Rocha |
| 1994 | John Galliano |
| 1995 | John Galliano |
| 1996 | Alexander McQueen |
| 1997 | Alexander Mc Queen and John Galliano |
| 1998 | No ceremony |
| 1999 | Hussein Chalayan |
| 2000 | Hussein Chalayan |
| 2001 | Alexander McQueen |
| 2002 | No ceremony |
| 2003 | Alexander McQueen |
| 2004 | Phoebe Philo |
| 2005 | Christopher Bailey |
| 2006 | Giles Deacon |
| 2007 | Stella McCartney |
| 2008[10] | Luella Bartley |
| 2009[11] | Christopher Bailey |
| 2010[12] | Phoebe Philo, Creative Director of Celine |
| 2011[13] | Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen |
| 2012[14] | Stella McCartney |
| 2013[15] | Christopher Kane |
References
- ↑ "Awards History". Retrieved 27 March 2014.
- ↑ "Winners 2013". Retrieved 27 March 2014.
- ↑ "British Fashion Awards-Facts & Figures". Retrieved 27 March 2014.
- ↑ "2009 Award Winners". Retrieved 27 March 2014.
- ↑ "2010 Award Winners". Retrieved 27 March 2014.
- ↑ "2011 Award Winners". Retrieved 27 March 2014.
- ↑ "2012 Award Winners". Retrieved 27 March 2014.
- ↑ "2013 Award Winners". Retrieved 27 March 2014.
- ↑ "British Fashion Awards-Facts & Figures". Retrieved 27 March 2014.
- ↑ "2008 Award Winners". Retrieved 27 March 2014.
- ↑ "2009 Award Winners". Retrieved 27 March 2014.
- ↑ "2010 Award Winners". Retrieved 27 March 2014.
- ↑ "2011 Award Winners". Retrieved 27 March 2014.
- ↑ "2012 Award Winners". Retrieved 27 March 2014.
- ↑ "2013 Award Winners". Retrieved 27 March 2014.