The Fashion Awards 2019
The Fashion Awards took place at the Royal Albert Hall on 2 December 2019. Tracee Ellis Ross was a riot as the host. She quipped “The Royal Albert Hall has a lot of history. My history. My mother performed here a few times”. Tracee, a true fashion lover known for her predilection for bold colour and big designs, was resplendent in outfits by Richard Quinn, Gucci and Erdem.
Fashion Icon Award
Naomi Campbell was honoured as a fashion icon for her contribution to fashion spanning 30 years as well as for her philanthropist work.
Urban Luxe Award
Janet Jackson alongside Tyler the Creator presented Rihanna with the Urban Luxe award for her brand Fenty.
Outstanding Achievement Award
Giorgio Armani was honoured with the Outstanding Achievemwnt Award for his outstanding contribution to the global fashion industry. The audience was treated to a spectacular show of Mr Armani’s creations. Eric Clapton, a good friend of Mr Armani, closed the Outstanding Achievemwnt Award by singing his famous song Tears in Heaven.
Daniel Lee of Bottega Venetta was the biggest winner on the night taking home 4 awards for Accessories Designer of the Year, British Designer of the Year – Womenswear, Designer of the Year and Brand of the Year (Bottega Venetta).
The list of winners are set out below.
Accessories Designer of the Year
Daniel Lee for Bottega Veneta
Brand of the Year
Bottega Veneta
British Designer of the Year – Menswear
Kim Jones for Dior Men
British Emerging Talent – Menswear
Bethany Williams
British Designer of the Year – Womenswear
Daniel Lee for Bottega Veneta
British Emerging Talent – Womenswear
Rejina Pyo for Rejina Pyo
Designer of the Year
Daniel Lee for Bottega Veneta
Business Leader
Remo Ruffini for Moncler
Model of the Year
Adut Akech
Urban Luxe Brand
Fenty
Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator
Sam Mcknight was honoured for his invaluable contribution to the fashion industry. His career a hairstylist spans 40 years..
Designer’s Designer Award
Christopher Kane for Christopher Kane
The Trailblazer Award
Naomi Campbell presented Sarah Burton OBE, Creative Director of Alexander McQueen, with the Trailblazer Award for championing UK wide craftsmanship. Readers will be aware she designed the Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding dress.
Other celebrities in attendance included Dame Anna Wintour, Donatella Versace, Kylie Minogue, Edward Enninful Miguel, Rita Ora, Halima Aden and Poppy Delavine.
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