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Kaia Gerber Named Model of the Year British Fashion Awards Established 1961 20 T Wednesday, December 12, 2018 L i f e s t y l e Fa s h i o n Meghan presents fashion award to wedding dress designer Waight Keller ivenchy’s artistic director Clare Waight Keller Monday received the British designer of the year Gwomenswear award from Meghan Markle, whose dress she designed for her wedding to Prince Harry. “It is such a pleasure to be here celebrating British fashion,” Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, said at the star-studded annual Fashion Awards at the Albert Hall. The former US actress, who is pregnant, praised the “vision”, “creativi- ty” and also “the incredible kindness” of Waight Keller. The two women met in early 2018, before the design- er created the dress worn by Meghan for her wedding to Harry on May 19. The British Fashion Awards also recog- nized Vivienne Westwood, winner of the award for posi- tive change, for her commitment to the environment. The 77-old high priestess of punk took the opportunity to denounce the “rotten financial system” which the dame said was “the cause of all our problems”. A long-time political campaigner, she also took aim at French President Emmanuel Macron who recently can- celled fuel tax increases in the face of the “yellow vest” protests. “This tax hurts the poor more than anybody,” Westwood said, adding “he’s not thinking that he has English model Georgia May Jagger Meghan honored her bridal gown designer during the ceremony, while Waight already given all these tax breaks to the rich people. So Keller thanked the royal personally in her speech at the star-studded awards of course everybody is going to be annoyed.” — AFP ceremony at the historic venue in Kensington, London. — www.dailymail.co.uk Kaia Gerber named Model of the Year British Fashion Awards aia Gerber was named Model of the Year at the British Fashion Awards. The 17-year-old catwalk star Kwho is the daughter of Rande Gerber and supermod- el Cindy Crawford - was presented with the prestigious prize on Monday night at the ceremony held at London’s Royal Albert Hall and her win made her the youngest per- son to ever be honored with the accolade. Kaia made her modeling debut last year in the Calvin Klein spring/summer 2019 show during New York Fashion Week and has since worked with some of the industry’s most celebrated designers such as Valentino, Burberry, Versace, and Alexander Wang. The teenager was picked as the winner in a nominees list which included Adwoa Aboah, Adut Akech, Bella Hadid and Winnie Harlow, and Kaia now is part of an exclusive club which contains the US model Kaia Gerber poses with her award for Model of the likes of Kate Moss, Lily Cole, Jourdan Dunn and Cara Year during the British Fashion Awards 2018 in London. — Delevingne in receiving the gong. AFP photos Elsewhere at the ceremony, Givenchy’s artistic director Claire Waight Keller was awarded with the gong for British Womenswear Designer of the Year and was pre- sented with the award in a surprise appearance from the Duchess of Sussex - whose wedding dress she designed when she tied the knot with Prince Harry this year. Speaking of Meghan, Claire said: “This woman is so amaz- ing. I got to know Meghan on such a personal level. To have someone like that trust you on such a personal moment in their life. I can’t thank you enough because it was the most beautiful moment.” Miuccia Prada was presented with the Outstanding Achievement Award for her massive contribution to the US model Cindy Crawford (second left), her husband Rande Gerber (left), daughter, US model Kaia Jordan Gerber (second right) industry over a 30-year spanning career, whilst Vivienne and son, Presley Gerber (right) pose on the red carpet upon arrival to attend the British Fashion Awards 2018 in London. Westwood was the recipient of the Swarovski Award for Positive Change and British menswear designer Kim Jones was over the moon to be working with her. She said: “She with the Kardashians’ star left little the imagination as she was chosen to receive the 2018 Trailblazer Award. is honest and focused on what she wants. Plus, she is with went braless under the beaded gown. us every step of the way through the design process. With Kendall showed off her fabulous figure in the golden a common influence from London and California, we are mesh long-sleeved gown which boasted a thigh-high split Georgia May GeorgiaJagger debuted pretty herin pink new bright pink hair aligned on our inspiration for Volcom and Stone Row, so and floor-length skirt and the glamorous ensemble was Valentino’s Italian fashion designer Pierpaolo Piccioli poses at the British Fashion Awards. The 26-year-old model and it’s been a great partnership.” adorned with dazzling gold embellished accents. And with his Designer of the Year award during the British designer- who is the daughter of model Jerry Hall and everyone could see her nude thong underneath which she Fashion Awards 2018. Rolling Stones singer Sir Mick Jagger - unveiled her dra- paired with nude heels with see-through Perspex straps. matic new hairstyle on the red carpet for the first time at Kendall KendallJenner made goes a bold statementin bare gown on the red car- She kept her makeup natural with a subtle blush and cat the glitzy event held at London’s Royal Albert Hall on pet of the British Fashion Awards by wearing a completely eyes and styled her hair in a sleek low chiffon bun. Monday night. The beauty’s new bold locks created a con- see-through gown. The 23-year-old model ensured all Kendall accessorized her outfit with a pair of matching trast look with her elegant two piece fuchsia suit and eyes were on her at the ceremony held at London’s Royal gold chunky square hoop earrings and adorned her hands Georgia paired the look with a rare neutral makeup look Albert Hall on Monday night in the beautiful dress created with multiple gold and silver rings. — Bang Showbiz featuring a nude lip and subtle eyes - and the fashionista by British designer Julien MacDonald and the ‘Keeping Up wore copper platform heels adorned with multicolored decorative disks. Although this is the first time she has stepped out with her new look, Georgia gave a sneak peak at her coloured tresses earlier this year by sharing a selfie social media, and the star was flooded with comments from fans who loved her new look. One user wrote: “I absolutely love this new look! So brave to try such a bold color, you look amazing x (sic)” Another said: “Pink dream! Looking very cool Georgia (sic)” The model is known for her bright and bold make-up looks and signature quirky outfits, and last year the style icon launched her very own clothing line inspired by British fashion designer Craig Green poses with his award for music, art and travel, in collaboration with Volcom’s Stone British designer of the year Menswear award. Row and the brand’s womenswear global design director, Gucci’s president and chief executive Marco Bizzarri poses Gucci’s Italian fashion designer Alessandro Michele poses US model Cindy Crawford’s daughter, US model Kaia Jordan Givency’s British fashion designer Clare Waight Keller poses with his award for Business Leader during the British Fashion with the Brand of the Year award during the British Fashion Gerber poses on the red carpet. with her award for British designer of the year Womenswear. Awards 2018. Awards 2018 in London..
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