British Fashion Awards 2011

Fashionistas and celebrities turned out in their droves to the event including Samantha Cameron, Kate Moss, Victoria Beckham, Kate Hudson, Olivia Palermo, Marc Jacobs and Alexa Chung. The event was hosted by celeb presenter George Lamb and DJ and presenter Lauren Laverne.

 

Kate Moss going for an Edgy look in fishnet.

 

Daphne Guiness doing her BEST Lady Gaga impression

Sam Cam looking gorgeous! 

 

 

Celebrating the best in UK fashion from the last year there were a number of awards all completely deserved, we think!

 

 

Emerging Talent Award – Ready-to-Wear

An innovative and directional designer who is emerging as an influential force in British fashion in the Ready-To-Wear category.

Winner: Mary Katrantzou

 

 

Emerging Talent Award – Accessories

An innovative and directional accessories designer who is emerging as an influential force in British fashion in the Accessories category.

Winner: Tabitha Simmons.

 

 

Emerging Talent Award – Menswear

An innovative and directional designer who is emerging as an influential force in British menswear ready-to-wear design.

Winner: Christopher Raeburn

 

 

Model

A British model who has contributed most to the international fashion scene in the past year.

Winner: Stella Tennant

 

Designer Brand

A leading British based designer brand that has excelled and made an impact on the international stage over the past year.

Winner: Victoria Beckham

Menswear Designer

A leading British designer of ready-to-wear and bespoke tailoring who has been instrumental in enhancing men’s fashion in the past year.

Winner: Kim Jones

 

 

British Style Award

The British Style award, brought to you by Vodafone, is for an individual who embodies the spirit of London and is an international ambassador for London as a leading creative fashion capital.

Winner: Alexa Chung

 

Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator

A British stylist, make-up artist, photographer, art director or producer whose creativity has been a major inspiration and influence in the past year.

Winner: Sam Gainsbury

 

 

Red Carpet Award

Gives recognition to a British designer who is creating global awareness of their designs in the media.

Winner: Stella McCartney

 

BFC Outstanding Achievement in Fashion

An award recognising one designer who throughout their career has influenced and inspired the global fashion industry.

Winner: Sir Paul Smith

 

Accessory Designer

The leading British designer of shoes, jewellery, millinery or accessories within the past year.

Winner: Charlotte Olympia

 

New Establishment

A new category for 2011, to seek and recognise a particular movement in British fashion that is taking the industry by storm.

Winner: Christopher Kane

Designer of the Year

The ultimate accolade, which recognises an internationally acclaimed, leading British designer of couture, ready-to-wear, knitwear or accessories who has directed the shape of fashion in the past year both in the UK and internationally.

Winner: Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen.