Last year, designer Stella McCartney walked away with the prestigious accolade for designer of the year at the British Fashion Awards. This season the awards ceremony supported by Swarovski, will take place on Tuesday, 25th November 2008 at Lawrence Hall in London. Among the invitees are over 500 industry leaders, celebrities, designers, retailers, models and journalists to celebrate the best of British fashion. Nominations and judging in the main categories, including the British Designer of the Year Award, are by leading fashion directors and fashion editors from the UK's media and designer fashion retailers. Additionally an international panel of fashion opinion formers decides, which designer has been the most influential throughout the course of their career and should receive this year's award for Outstanding Achievement Award in Fashion Design.
This year Swarovski are sponsoring two Awards, which recognise and financially reward emerging design talent with the Swarovski Emerging Talent Awards for ready-to-wear and for accessories.
Nadja Swarovski, Vice President of International Communications said: “Swarovski is pleased to continue its support of the British Fashion Awards - a platform of recognition and a celebration of the best of British fashion. As the Industry continues to be a leader in nurturing innovative and unique design talent, Swarovski is proud to aid this progression, and this year we are delighted to announce our support of two new awards: The Swarovski Emerging Talent Award - Ready to Wear and The Swarovski Emerging Talent Award - Accessories.”
Image: Stella McCartney
