The British Fashion Awards 2022 winners are officially in! And – let's just say – the competition was fierce.
During an illustrious night hosted by the one-and-only Jodie Turner-Smith, Bella Hadid was recognised as ‘Model of the Year’ and was presented her award by none other than Ashely Graham. The supermodel was nominated alongside Adut Akech, Lila Moss, and Paloma Elsesser. Earlier in the night, Katie Grand won the Isabella Blow Award, which was presented to her by Charlotte Tillbury.
Having wrapped up their spring/summer 2023 runways just last month, the world's biggest designers are undoubtedly taking a rare moment to catch their breath and appreciate a successful season. And those who've had a particularly impressive year will be in an even more celebratory mood after the British Fashion Awards unveiled its much-anticipated list of 2022 nominees earlier this year.
“Each one of them contributes a remarkable amount towards creating an industry that promotes self-expression and individuality, perpetuates joy and optimism and pioneers in innovation and positive change,” commented Caroline Rush, Chief Executive of the BFC.
MODEL OF THE YEAR
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: Bella Hadid
- Adut Akech
- Lila Moss
- Paloma Elsesser
- Quannah Chasinghorse
DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
Recognises a British or international designer whose innovative collections have made a notable impact on industry, defining the shape of global fashion.
- WINNER: Pierpaolo Piccioloi for Valentino
- Demna for Balenciaga
- Johnathan Anderson for JW Anderson & LOEWE
- Matthieu Blazy for Bottega Veneta
- Miuccia Prada
INDEPENDENT BRITISH BRAND
Recognises a British designer who, while running an independent business over the last 12 months, has had a notable impact on the industry by optimising what creativity and innovation really mean.
- WINNER: Wales Bonner
- Bianca Saunders
- Erdem
- JW Anderson
- Molly Goddard
BFC FOUNDATION AWARD
Recognises an emerging designer, from those receiving support from the BFC Foundation in this year, who over the last 12 months has had a major creative impact on global fashion. This includes the NEWGEN recipients, the BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund winner and shortlist, the BFC/GQ Designer Fashion Fun winner and shortlist and the BFC Fashion Trust recipients.
- WINNER: S.S. DALEY
- Ahluwalia
- Chopova Lowena
- Nensi Dojaka
- Wales Bonner
A real London Fashion Week highlight.
The 2022 Awards also includes fifteen Leaders of Change which will be revealed live on the evening; the designers, brands, creatives, and individuals who created positive change within the fashion industry this past year under three categories: Environment, People and Creativity.
Other awards include the Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator, won by Katie Grand; the Metaverse World & Gaming Experience Award, won by Burberry; and the Outstanding Achievement Award, won by Yvon Chouinard.
Jefferson Hack received a Special Recognition Award for Cultural Curation for empowering youth through creativity and for creating countless opportunities for next-generation creatives.
Additionally, the event recognised 50 of the most innovative and inspiring young creative talent worldwide as part of NEW WAVE: Creatives.
The Fashion Awards 2022 took place on Monday, 5th December 2022, returning to London's iconic Royal Albert Hall. Below: Laura Whitmore, Abbey Clancy, Angela Scanlon enjoyed a selection of MALFY cocktails prior to leaving for the awards.
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