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These are the Fashion Awards 2018 nominations

The nominees for the Fashion Award 2018, in partnership with Swarovski, have been announced today during a press screening at Council at Soho House, London. The nominations were announced by Stephanie Phair, Chairman of the British Fashion Council (BFC), Nadja Swarovski, Member of the Swarovski Executive Board and Caroline Rush, Chief Executive...

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Have the British Fashion Awards lost their lustre?

The awards season is upon us, where those designers and brands who have inspired us are recognised and awarded for their contribution to the fashion industry. It's an annual event with all the excitement of a Ralph Lauren catwalk show, in that sometimes you know what you're going to get. The New York Times was brave to call out the farce of...

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John Galliano rumored to present at the British Fashion Awards

Formerly disgraced designer John Galliano, who was recently appointed creative director at Maison Martin Margiela, is believed to making his comeback within the UK next week during the British Fashion Awards. A number of industry sources have indicted that Dior's former couturier has been chosen to present Anna Wintour the Outstanding...

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Anna Wintour to receive BFC Outstanding Achievement Award

Anna Wintour is to receive an Outstanding Achievement Award at the British Fashion Council's annual ceremony next month. The British-born American Vogue editor-in-chief is also publishing house Condé Nast's artistic director and will be honoured for her contributions to the industry, starting with British Vogue as well as helping to raise over...

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British Fashion Awards announce nominees

The British Fashion Awards today announced this year's nominees. The ceremony is due to take place on December 1st at the London Coliseum. Marques'Almeida, Thomas Tait and Paula Gerbase of 1205 are in the running for Emerging Womenswear Designer while Craig Green, Astrid Andersen and Lee Roach head up the nominees for Emerging Menswear Designer....

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British Fashion Awards winners 2013

On Monday evening the British Fashion Awards celebrated the best of UK's fashion talent with a spectacular awards ceremony held at the London Colliseum. A total of 16 awards, voted for by over 300 prominent individuals from the fashion industry, were given to recognise creative talent and design excellence across all areas of the industry. The...

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British Fashion Awards in pictures

The British Fashion Awards is one of the most coveted red carpet moments of the year, and the annual event attracts a 'who's who' of the industry. Alongside British designers, brands and celebrities, a host of international well-known attendees supported the event. From Donatella Versace to International Designer winner Miuccia Prada and Gwyneth...

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British Fashion Awards 2012 winners unveiled

Stella McCartney was the biggest winner at last night’s British Fashion Awards taking home two awards; the British designer received the highest accolade being named Designer of the Year, as well as the Designer Brand award for her eponymous label. Hosted by the British Fashion Council, both honours were presented to McCartney at a glitzy...

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Manolo Blahnik to be honoured by BFC

Footwear designer Manolo Blahnik is to receive the Outstanding Achievement Award at the this year’s British Fashion Awards, which takes place next week hosted by the British Fashion Awards. The special award, which will be one of the highest honours of the night, is in recognition of Blahnik’s “extraordinary career and contribution to the...

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British Fashion Awards announces nominees

Alexander McQueen, Burberry and Christopher Kane are among the labels that have been nominated for this year’s British Fashion Awards, but leading the charge is Stella McCartney with three nominations.Announced at an event held at London’s Savoy Hotel, McCartney is competing with Kane and Mary Katrantzou for Designer of the Year to succeed Sarah...

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British Fashion Awards 2011

The British Fashion Awards are the ultimate accolade for the fashion industry and Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen took home the esteemed Designer of the Year award. This year's BFA's were hosted by George Lamb and Lauren Laverne and guests included BFC Ambassador Samantha Cameron, Kate Moss, Victoria Beckham, Kate Hudson, Colin Firth, Olivia...

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BFC introduces new category for the British Fashion Awards

Christopher Kane, Erdem and Jonathan Saunders have been revealed as the nominees for the inaugural New Establishment Award, at the British Fashion Awards. The new category recognises designers who have created a new movement in British fashion and had a sustained impact on the way modern women dress. This year’s nominees were selected by a panel...