Is Delighted to Announce the Winners of the British Fashion Awards 2015
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PRESS RELEASE The British Fashion Council (BFC) is delighted to announce the winners of the British Fashion Awards 2015. Voted for by over 800 members of the global fashion industry, the winners were awarded at the annual ceremony that took place on Monday 23rd November at the London Coliseum. Over 2,000 guests gathered to celebrate the successes of the fashion industry over the past year with notable attendees including David and Victoria Beckham, Georgia May Jagger, Karlie Kloss, Kate Bosworth, Lady Gaga, Liv Tyler, Nadja Swarovski, Poppy Delevingne, Salma Hayek Pinault, Samantha Cameron, Sir Philip Green, Stella Tennant and Tinie Tempah. Emerging Womenswear Designer: Thomas Tait Presented by Nick Grimshaw and Rosie Huntington Whiteley Emerging Menswear Designer: Grace Wales Bonner Presented by Nick Grimshaw and Rosie Huntington Whiteley Emerging Accessory Designer: Jordan Askill Presented by Nick Grimshaw and Rosie Huntington Whiteley Red Carpet: Tom Ford Presented by Lucky Blue Smith, accepted on behalf of Tom Ford by Lady Gaga Model: Jourdan Dunn Presented by Olivier Rousteing Outstanding Achievement: Karl Lagerfeld Presented by Anna Wintour OBE Creative Campaign: Burberry Presented by Naomi Campbell International Designer: Alessandro Michele for Gucci Presented by Tim Blanks and Georgia May Jagger New Establishment Designer: Mary Katrantzou Presented by Elisa Sednaoui Establishment Designer: Erdem Presented by Alexa Chung Brand: Stella McCartney Presented by Edina Monsoon and Patsy Stone Isabella Blow Award For Fashion Creator: Nick Knight OBE Presented by Karlie Kloss British Style – Fashion Innovator: FKA Twigs Presented by Jefferson Hack British Style - Red Carpet Ambassador: Gwendoline Christie Presented by Kate Bosworth Accessory Designer: Charlotte Olympia Presented by Olga Kurylenko Menswear Designer: J.W.Anderson Presented by Orlando Bloom Womenswear Designer: J.W.Anderson Presented by Noomi Rapace The outstanding talents of the British fashion industry were highlighted mid ceremony during a unique fashion ‘showcase’. A sea of supermodels stormed the stage each handpicked and dressed by a British designer, marching to a live soundtrack by British synth pop legend, Alison Moyet with ensemble (arranged by Joe Duddell). An impressive thirty designers took part in the show, including: Astrid Anderson, Burberry, Christopher Kane, Erdem, Molly Goddard, Paul Smith, Sibling, Topshop Unique and Victoria Beckham. The generosity and commitment of our sponsors is more vital than ever. Please help us by acknowledging their support for the British Fashion Awards 2015. Principal Partner Swarovski; Official Presenting Sponsors are M•A•C and TONI&GUY. Official Sponsors are Cîroc, Marks & Spencer, Mercedes-Benz and St Martins Lane. The British Fashion Council would like to thank Diptyque Paris, Fashion & Beauty Monitor, Fiji Water, Nikki Tibbles, Warsteiner and Wild At Heart. -ENDS- Join the conversation: #BFA Facebook: BritishFashionCouncil | Twitter: @BFC | Instagram: @BritishFashionCouncil The 2015 British Fashion Awards Story: Search ‘fashionawards’ on Snapchat and watch the evening unfold, from the VIP red carpet arrivals to winners and presenters backstage. For more information and to see the full list of awards and nominees for 2015, please visit: www.britishfashionawards.com For British Fashion Council press enquiries please contact: Michalis Zodiatis: [email protected] / +44 (0) 207 759 1989 Will Iron: [email protected] / +44 (0) 207 759 1968 For access to official on demand video from the British Fashion Awards register with our media portal at: britishfashioncouncil.rightster.com | For all enquiries contact - [email protected] .