Gear -- 8 days ago
Words: Violet
Last night saw the London glamorati turned out for The British Fashion Council Fashion Awards 2013 at theLondon Coliseum. The awards – which honour and celebrate the very best of British fashion, from designers to models to personalities – are voted for by over 300 influential players in the fashion industry, those of which include Anna Wintour OBE, Suzy Menkes OBE, Poppy Delevingne, Dylan Jones OBE, Lulu Kennedy MBE, Jefferson Hack and Alexandra Shulman OBE.
The evening saw a total of 16 awards presented to the leading figures in fashion, recognising creative talent and design excellence across all areas of the industry. The winners included Christopher Kane (Womanswear Designer of the Year), Christopher Bailey for Burberry (Designer Brand of the Year and the Menswear Designer of the Year award), Edie Campbell (Model of the Year) and Agi & Sam (Emerging Menswear Designer).
Natalie Massenet, Chairman of the British Fashion Council commented, “The roll call of winners announced this evening is a phenomenal display of talent in the fashion industry. The British Fashion Awards give us the chance to commend not only the winners but celebrate all of the individuals that contribute to the incredible achievements that make London the best fashion destination in the world. I’m incredibly proud to be a part of the ceremony this evening, set in the heart of our creative capital; it provides the perfect climax to a truly momentous year of British fashion.”
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