Jonathan Anderson has once again solidified his status as one of fashion’s most influential figures, taking home the Designer of the Year award at The Fashion Awards for the third year in a row.The ceremony, held at the iconic Royal Albert Hall, was hosted by BAFTA- and Oscar-nominated actor Colman Domingo. The evening celebrated the cultural impact of fashion, iconic moments from the industry, and the creative minds who are redefining style and pushing boundaries.Organized by the British Fashion Council and presented by Pandora, the awards also serve as the BFC Foundation’s primary fundraising event. The Foundation supports the next generation of British designers through grants, education, and mentorship programs.
Other standout winners included Grace Wales Bonner, who received the British Menswear Designer Award for her eponymous label, and Sarah Burton, honored with the British Womenswear Designer Award for her work at Givenchy.Little Simz was recognized as the Cultural Innovator of the Year, while Chanel and Dior CEO Delphine Arnault received Special Recognition Awards. During her acceptance speech, Arnault revealed that Dior will expand its support for emerging talent by introducing a new annual MA Womenswear Scholarship, complementing the existing MA Menswear Scholarship.
Key winners
Designer of the Year: Jonathan Anderson (Dior & JW Anderson), presented by Sunday Rose Kidman-UrbanBritish Menswear Designer Award: Grace Wales Bonner, presented by Dina Asher-Smith and Sienna MillerBritish Womenswear Designer Award: Sarah Burton (Givenchy), presented by Cate BlanchettSpecial Recognition for 100 Years in the UK: Chanel, presented by Amanda HarlechSpecial Recognition Award: Delphine Arnault, presented by Anna WintourVanguard Award: Dilara Fındıkoğlu, presented by FKA Twigs and Ncuti GatwaOutstanding Achievement Award: Brunello Cucinelli, presented by Sharon StoneSpecial Recognition for 25 Years of Fashion East: Lulu Kennedy & Raphaelle Moore, presented by SkeptaModel of the Year: Anok Yai, presented by Alex Consani & Paloma ElsesserCultural Innovator: Little Simz, presented by KanoCostume Designer of the Year: Kate Hawley, presented by Sandy PowellIsabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator: Rei Kawakubo, Adrian Joffe & Dickon Bowden, presented by Craig Green, Gwendoline Christie & Simone RochaPandora Style Moment of the Year: Sam Woolf, presented by ImanPosthumous Outstanding Contribution to Fashion: Melanie Ward, accepted by Corinne SmithSpecial Recognition for 15 Years of BFC Fashion Trust & Tania Fares: BFC Fashion Trust, accepted by Tania FaresThe event highlighted the diversity and talent within the fashion industry while emphasizing its cultural relevance and impact. With Anderson leading the way, the evening celebrated creativity, innovation, and the individuals shaping the future of style.