The Fashion Awards

The Fashion Awards, known as the British Fashion Awards until 2016, is an annual ceremony established in the United Kingdom in 1989 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.
The BFC Support Initiatives
BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund,
BFC/GQ Designer Menswear Fund Supported by JD.com, Inc
NEWGEN,
Positive Fashion,
Coronavirus Foundation Fashion Fund,
The Black in Fashion Council.
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.
Alexander McQueen receives posthumous award
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.
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.
Award categories
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.
2020s Special Categories
In 2020, the British Fashion Awards were broken down into only four categories - Community, Creativity, Environment and People. Five people won each award. In 2021, normal categories resumed, with the addition of awards for fifteen "Leaders of Change" in the fashion industry. 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.
2023 Nominations
Past Award Winners
2022 awards
2021 awards
2020 awards
2019 awards
2018 awards
2017 awards
2016 awards
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:left"
Award
Winner
</tr>
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
<tr>
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
</table>
2015 awards
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:left"
Award
Winner
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
</table>
2014 awards
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:left"
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
<tr>
</table>
2013 awards
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:left"
Award
Winner
</tr> 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
<tr>
</table>
2012 awards
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:left"
Award
Winner
Designer of The Year
Stella McCartney
</tr>
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
<tr>
</table>
2011 awards
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:left"
Award
Winner
Designer of The Year
Sarah Burton For Alexander McQueen
</tr>
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
<tr>
</table>
2010 awards
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:left"
Award
Winner
Designer of the Year
Phoebe Philo for Celine
</tr>
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
<tr>
</table>
2009 awards
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:left"
Award
Winner
BFC Designer of the Year
Christopher Bailey
</tr>
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
<tr>
</table>
2008 awards
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:left"
Award
Winner
Designer of the Year
Luella Bartley
</tr>
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
<tr>
</table>
2007 awards
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:left"
Award
Winner
</tr>
Designer of the Year
Stella McCartney
</tr>
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
<tr>
</table>
2006 awards
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:left"
Award
Winner
Designer of the Year
Giles Deacon
</tr>
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
<tr>
</table>
2005 awards
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:left"
Award
Winner
Designer of the Year
Christopher Bailey
</tr>
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
<tr>
</table>
2004 awards
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:left"
Award
Winner
Designer of the Year
Phoebe Philo
</tr>
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
<tr>
</table>
2003 awards
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:left"
Award
Winner
Designer of the Year
Alexander McQueen
</tr>
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
<tr>
</table>
2002 awards
No awards given
2001 awards
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:left"
Award
Winner
Designer of the Year
Alexander McQueen
</tr>
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
<tr>
</table>
2000 awards
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:left"
Award
Winner
Designer of the Year
Hussein Chalayan
</tr>
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
<tr>
</table>
1999 awards
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:left"
Award
Winner
Designer of the Year
Hussein Chalayan
</tr>
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
<tr>
</table>
1998 awards
No awards given
1997 awards
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:left"
Award
Winner
Designer of the Year
Alexander McQueen & John Galliano
</tr>
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
<tr>
</table>
1996 awards
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:left"
Award
Winner
Designer of the Year
Alexander McQueen
</tr>
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
<tr>
</table>
1995 awards
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:left"
Award
Winner
Designer of the Year
John Galliano
</tr>
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
<tr>
</table>
1994 awards
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:left"
Award
Winner
Designer of the Year
John Galliano
</tr>
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
<tr>
</table>
1993 awards
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:left"
Award
Winner
Designer of the Year
John Rocha
</tr>
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
<tr>
</table>
1992 awards
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:left"
Award
Winner
Designer of the Year
Rifat Ozbek
</tr>
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
<tr>
</table>
1991 awards
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:left"
Award
Winner
Designer of the Year
Vivienne Westwood
</tr>
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
<tr>
</table>
1990 awards
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:left"
Award
Winner
Designer of the Year
Vivienne Westwood
</tr>
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
<tr>
</table>
1989 awards
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:left"
Award
Winner
Designer of the Year
Workers for Freedom
</tr>
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
<tr>
</table>
1988 awards
<table class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:left">
Award
Winner
Designer of the Year
Rifat Ozbek
</tr></table>
1987 awards
<table class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:left">
Award
Winner
Designer of the Year
John Galliano
</tr></table>
1986 awards
<table class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:left">
Award
Winner
Designer of the Year
Jasper Conran
</tr></table>
1985 awards
<table class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:left">
Award
Winner
Designer of the Year
Betty Jackson
</tr></table>
1984 awards
<table class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:left">
Award
Winner
Designer of the Year
Katherine Hamnett
</tr></table>
Host, location, and sponsors by year
See also
List of fashion awards
References
External links
BFC Official Website
British awards
British fashion
Fashion awards
Fashion events in the United Kingdom
Annual events in the United Kingdom
1989 establishments in the United Kingdom
Awards established in 1989
Recurring events established in 1989