THE BRITISH FASHION AWARDS 202

Monday 29th of November 2021 was the biggest night in Britain’s fashion calendar.

The British Fashion Awards 2021

The British Fashion Awards 2021

The British Fashion Awards 2021

Hundreds of celebrities, models and designers acceding the incredible red carpet outside the Royal Albert Hall.

Models Hassan Reese and Misty Bailey wearing Malan Breton - at The British Fashion Awards 2021

The ceremony was initiated by paying tribute to Virgil Abloh, who passed away aged 41 after a long private battle with a rare form of cancer. Hosted by award-winning actor extraordinaire Billy Porter the British Fashion Awards commence announcing their winners.

The British Fashion Awards 2021

The British Fashion Awards 2021

The British Fashion Awards 2021

Designer of the Year: Kim Jones for Dior Men and Fendi

BFC Foundation Award: Nensi Dojaka

Independent British Brand: Simone Rocha for Simone Rocha

Special Recognition Award for Culture Commentary: Dylan Jones

Leaders of Change: The 15 designers, brands, creatives, and individuals who created positive change within the fashion industry this past year under three categories: Environment, People and Creativity.

Creativity: Recognises designers and brands who made a global impact in the past years through their creativity in design, campaigns, collaborations and firm business foundation as well as defined the shape of global fashion.

• Alessandro Michele for Gucci
• Demna Gvasalia for Balenciaga
• Jonathan Anderson for JW Anderson and Loewe
• Kim Jones OBE for Dior Men & Fendi
• Virgil Abloh for Louis Vuitton Men and Off-White

Environment: Celebrates those who have made a significant contribution towards reducing the environmental impact of our industry to create positive change. They are the leaders and are setting the bar by exploring new business models, design principles, production processes, consumption, and disposal.

• Bethany Williams for Bethany Williams
• Gabriela Hearst for Chloé and Gabriela Hearst
• Phoebe English for Phoebe English
• Priya Ahluwalia for Ahluwalia
• Stella McCartney OBE for Stella McCartney

People: Recognises those who have led change by encouraging equal, diverse, empowered workforces from head office to supply chain and shop floor. It focuses on the impact fashion has on communities.

• Edward Enninful OBE
• Harris Reed
• Kenya Hunt
• Samuel Ross
• Telfar Clemens

Outstanding Achievement Award: Tommy Hilfiger

Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator: IB Kamara

Trailblazer Award: Alessandro Michele for Gucci

Fashion Award for Metaverse Design: cSapphire

Rebeca Riofrio  - Wearing Micaela Oliviera at The British Fashion Awards 2021

Chanel was recognised for its pioneering commitment to arts and culture.

The Fashion Awards also paid tribute to Fashion East, and its talent and community from the past 20 years. Fashion East and Lulu Kennedy have cemented London’s tradition of being ahead of the curve; incubating, mentoring and platforming new design talent as they launch their brands while creating a space with no divisible lines between fashion, nightlife, and art, as well as conversations on gender, race, and sexuality.

The British Fashion Awards 2021

The British Fashion Awards 2021