Tuesday 29 November 2011

British Fashion on top form

Monday night saw the British Fashion Awards at the Savoy Hotel, in London. The star of the show (and this year!) Sarah Burton, of Alexander McQueen, won the prestigious Designer of the Year accolade, whilst Victoria Beckham took home the Best Designer Brand prize, beating off competition from Tom Ford, Stella McCartney and Burberry.

Victoria Beckham, Marc Jacobs and Kate Moss
In terms of new designer names, Mary Katrantzou was given the Emerging Talent Womenswear Ready-To-Wear honour, with Christopher Raeburn winning the category's menswear equivalent. Christopher Kane was announced as the winner of the Awards' debut New Establishment prize.

Kate Moss with good friend Stella McCartney

Alexa Chung holding onto her Most Stylish gong for the second year running
The full list of winners:

Designer of the Year: Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen
Designer Brand: Victoria Beckham
New Establishment Award: Christopher Kane
Menswear Designer: Kim Jones
Accessory Designer: Charlotte Olympia
Red Carpet Award: Stella McCartney
Emerging Talent Award - Ready-To-Wear: Mary Katrantzou
Emerging Talent Award - Menswear: Christopher Raeburn
Emerging Talent Award - Accessories: Tabitha Simmons
Model: Stella Tennant
BFC Outstanding Achievement: Paul Smith
Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator: Charlotte Gainsbury
British Style Award: Alexa Chung

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