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The British Fashion Awards is a ceremony held annually in the United Kingdom since 1989 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.
Contents
- Womenswear Designer of the Year
- Menswear Designer of the Year
- International Designer of the Year
- Designer Brand of the Year
- Accessory Designer of the Year
- Emerging Accessories Designer
- Emerging Womenswear Designer
- Emerging Menswear Designer
- New Establishment Designer
- International Model
- Red Carpet Award
- British Style Award
- Special Recognition Award
- Outstanding Achievement in Fashion
- Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator
- References
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.
International Model
Formerly "Model of the Year". A 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.