Introduction
The biggest night in London’s fashion is here! The biggest names in fashion all gathered for a night of celebration and glamour. Furthermore, stars from across the entertainment industry, including Rihanna, Asap Rocky, and Simone Ashley, took to the red carpet at the Royal Albert Hall. Essentially, it truly was a spectacular and eventful night.
Recapping the Night
The night was hosted by TV presenter Maya Jama and musician Kojey Radical. They kicked off with a lively introduction: “Hello, London!” In addition to this, the crowd was greeted with a video speech from the renowned American stylist Law Roach. In it, the icon summarized the year in fashion. This included Alessandro Michele’s debut at Valentino, John Galliano’s seismic Margiela couture collection, and Dries Van Noten’s final turn on the runway.
Shortly after, photographer Tyler Mitchell was presented with the Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creation. This was for his groundbreaking work and contribution to Vogue, as well as his “remarkable ability to showcase high fashion in a way that feels laidback and true to life.” Whilst he was presenting his speech, he gave recognition to the city of London for how influential it has been to his trajectory as an artist. “London was the first place I found my feet creatively, after connecting with like-minded photographers, such as Campbell Addy and Nadine Ijewere.”
Moreover, the night went on to be a success, with some of the most iconic winners taking the stage. This included Alex Cosani, who became the first transgender model to win the Model of the Year award. Additionally, performances were held by none other than the legend herself, Debbie Harry. She awed the audience with her track “Heart of Glass” and a cover of Donna Summer’s “I Feel Love.”
Furthermore, legendary pop star Rihanna made sure to make a grand entrance. As the last few guests were ushered inside the ceremony, photographers were preparing to leave. It was at that moment she arrived alongside her partner, Asap Rocky. She was wearing a Christian Lacroix teal fuzz from autumn/winter 2022, paired with a fluffy hat of Brobdingnagian proportions.
The Winners of the Night
This year’s Fashion Awards saw some of the biggest names in fashion. Here is a recap of all the winners:
Designer of the Year
- Chemena Kamali for Chloé
- John Galliano for Maison Margiela
- Miuccia Prada for Miu Miu
- Peter Mulier for Alaïa
- Rick Owens for Rick Owens
However, Jonathan Anderson for JW Anderson & Loewe (Winner)
Model of the Year
- Alva Claire
- Amelia Gray
- Anok Yai
- Liu Wen
- Mona Tougaard
However, Alex Cosani (Winner)
British Menswear Designer of the Year
- Craig Green for Craig Green
- Jonathan Anderson for JW Anderson & Loewe
- Kiko Kostadinov for Kiko Kostadinov
- Kim Jones for Dior Men
- Martine Rose for Martine Rose
However, Grace Wales Bonner for Wales Bonner (Winner)
British Womenswear Designer of the Year
- Erdem Moralıoğlu for Erdem
- Jonathan Anderson for JW Anderson & Loewe
- Maximilian Davis for Ferragamo
- Roksanda Ilinčić for Roksanda
However, Simone Rocha for Simone Rocha (Winner)
New Establishment Menswear
- Aaron Esh for Aaron Esh
- Foday Dumbuya for Labrum London
- Nicholas Daley for Nicholas Daley
- Stefan Cooke and Jake Burt for Stefan Cooke
However, Priya Ahluwalia for Ahluwalia (Winner)
New Establishment Womenswear
- Dilara Findıkoğlu for Dilara Findıkoğlu
- Emma Chopova and Laura Lowena for Chopova Lowena
- Jawara Alleyne for Jawara Alleyne
- Laura & Deanna Fanning for Kiko Kostadinov
However, Marco Capaldo for 16Arlington (Winner)
British Accessories Designer
- Anna Jewsbury for Completedworks
- Helen Kirkum for Helen Kirkum Studio
- Rosh Mahtani for Alighieri
- Jack Cannon and Joe Gelb for Hatton Labs
However, Stephen Jones for Stephen Jones (Winner)
Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator
- Tyler Mitchell
Special Recognition Award
- Dame Margaret Barbour
Special Recognition Award
- Sophia Neophitou-Apostolou
Special Recognition Award
- Nan Goldin and Gucci
Outstanding Achievement Award
- Tom Ford
BFC Foundation Award
- Bianca Saunders
- Aaron Esh
- Labrum London
- Tolu Coker
However, Chopova Lowena (Winner)
Congratulations to all the winners!
Anok Yai Releases a Statement After Losing to Alex Cosani
Supermodel Anok Yai was also in the running for Model of the Year but fell short to Alex Cosani. Following her loss, Yai took to X (formerly known as Twitter) and released a statement:
“Alex, I love you and I’m so proud of you. British Fashion Council, thank you, but I don’t want it anymore.”
But yet, Yai proved to be a team player. She commended Alex for the hard work and effort she’s put into her career. However, she also spoke about her own personal feelings, expressing exhaustion with the demands of the industry.
“But Alex can be proud, and I can be exhausted at the same time.”
Conclusion
Conclusively, the London Fashion Awards was a night of celebration, glamour, and unity within the fashion world. Congratulations to all the winners. See you again next year!
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