As everyone starts to wind down for Christmas (less than a month now), fashion folk in the UK are desperately ringing designers and fighting to wear their wares at the British Fashion Awards on the 9th. It is the night of the year where everyone makes an effort and everyone pats each other on the back for being pretty bloody good. But of course the best, and most celebrated of the evening, are the award winners, who sometimes sob (Jourdan Dunn in 2008), or are shell-shocked (Luella), or just a big old bag of nerves (the young model picking up Christopher Bailey’s award on his behalf). So who will be the big stars of this year’s event? Well, the nominees are…
Swarovski Emerging Talent Award – Accessories
Camilla Skovgaard, Holly Fulton
Jessica McCormack, Maria Francesca Pepe
Swarovski Emerging Talent Award – Ready to Wear
Mark Fast, Meadham Kirchhoff, Peter Pilotto
Designer Brand
Burberry, Mulberry, Pringle of Scotland
Model
Daisy Lowe, Georgia Jagger, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Accessory Designer
Emma Hill for Mulberry, Katie Hillier, Nicholas Kirkwood
Menswear Designer
Graeme Fidler for Aquascutum, Kim Jones for Dunhill, Todd Lynn
BFC British Collection of the year
Christopher Kane, Erdem, Jonathan Saunders
Meanwhile the awards where no shortlist has been made available and will be announced on the night are…
Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator
BFC Designer of the year
BFC Outstanding achievement in Fashion Design
Good luck to everyone and we can’t wait to congratulate you all on the 9th. Naturally Grazia Daily will be bringing you all the news, winners and interviews LIVE from backstage. All we need to do is find the perfect frock!
