Jonathan Anderson of JW Anderson cemented his reputation as one of the most influential designers in the world last night as he picked up the trophy for the Designer of the Year at The Fashion Awards for the second year running.
Other notable winners from a star-studded evening included fashion legend Tom Ford who was recognised for his Outstanding Achievement. The American designer, known for his work at Gucci, Saint Laurent and his namesake label, sold his business in a multi-billion dollar deal to Estée Lauder Companies in 2002 and has an equally impressive second career as a film-maker.
Musician A$AP Rocky was recognised as a Cultural Innovator while Dame Margaret Barbour was presented with a Special Recognition award by the brand’s collaborator and style muse Alexa Chung.
The ceremony was the last the be presided over by British Fashion Council CEO Caroline Rush who stands down next year after 15 years at the helm. She was recognised in a special video where leading designers and new talent paid tribute to her work.
Designer of the Year Award
Recognises a British or international designer whose innovative collections have made a notable impact on the industry, defining the landscape of global fashion.
Winner: Jonathan Anderson for JW Anderson and Loewe
Presented by: Jamie Dornan
Model of the Year Award
Recognises the global impact of a model who, over the last 12 months, has dominated the industry with an influence that transcends the catwalk.
Winner: Alex Consani
Presented by: Ashley Graham and Nava Mau
British Menswear Designer Award
Recognises a leading British menswear designer who has consistently made a global impact with their innovative and creative designs, shaping the burgeoning international menswear landscape.
Winner: Grace Wales Bonner for Wales Bonner
Presented by: Ian Wright
British Womenswear Designer Award
Recognises a leading British womenswear designer who has consistently made a global impact with their innovative and creative designs, shaping the burgeoning international womenswear landscape.
Winner: Simone Rocha for Simone Rocha
Presented by: Kelly Rutherford and Nicola Coughlan
Outstanding Achievement Award
Celebrates the creative contribution of an individual to the fashion industry, who throughout their illustrious career has constantly shaped and reshaped the fashion world through their innovation and creativity.
Winner: Tom Ford
Presented by: Anna Wintour
A$AP Rocky
Cultural Innovator Award
Celebrates a leading innovator and imagemaker in the entertainment industry, who over the course of the year, has created viral fashion moments which have had a profound impact on the fashion industry and wider culture.
Winner:
A$AP Rocky
Presented by: Michèle Lamy
The Pandora Leader of Change Award
Celebrates a person who leads with innovation to create positive change globally. They consistently challenge the status quo. Their work is empowering, progressive and forward-thinking. They use their platform positively shifting perceptions as a result of their deep commitment to moving the dial when it comes to authentic representation.
Winner: Issa Rae
Presented by: Yvonne Orji
Trailblazer Award
Celebrates the very best innovators and creatives in fashion, whose work in the past year has significantly shaped the industry.
Winner: Remo Ruffini
Presented by: Maria Sharapova
Nan Goldin
Special Recognition Award
Honours outstanding contribution to the fashion industry.
Winner: Nan Goldin and GUCCI
Presented by: Chioma Nnadi
Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator
Recognises the very best innovators and creatives in fashion, celebrating invaluable contributions that have changed the entire fashion landscape.
Winner: Tyler Mitchell
Presented by: Anok Yai and Mona Tougaard
Stephen Jones collects his award from Ambika Mod
British Accessories Designer
Recognises the very best innovators and creatives in fashion, celebrating invaluable contributions that have changed the entire fashion landscape.
Winner: Stephen Jones
Presented by: Ambika Mod
Emma Chopova and Laura Lowena for Chopova Lowena
BFC Foundation Designer Award
Recognises a BFC Foundation initiative designer who has had a major impact on global fashion over the past year.
Winner: Emma Chopova and Laura Lowena for Chopova Lowena
Presented by: Joe Jonas and Olivia Dean
New Establishment Womenswear Award
Recognises a womenswear designer who has created a new movement in British fashion and has had a sustained impact on the industry globally.
Winner: Marco Capaldo for 16Arlington
Presented by: Simone Ashley
Priya Ahluwalia
New Establishment Menswear Award
Recognises a menswear designer who has created a new movement in British fashion and has had a sustained impact on the industry globally.
Winner: Priya Ahluwalia for Ahluwalia
Presented by: Tems and Wretch 32
Special Recognition Award
Honours outstanding contribution to the fashion industry
Winner: Dame Margaret Barbour
Presented by: Alexa Chung
Special Recognition Award
Honours outstanding contribution to the fashion industry.
Winner: Sophia Neophitou-Apostolou
Presented by: AJ Odudu, Edward Enninful and Jourdan Dunn
All images: Courtesy British Fashion Council
