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Kate Hawley named first-ever Costume Designer of the Year at The Fashion Awards 2025

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced that acclaimed costume designer Kate Hawley will receive the inaugural Costume Designer of the Year Award at The Fashion Awards 2025 presented by Pandora. The ceremony, taking place 1 December at London’s Royal Albert Hall, marks the first time the event has formally recognised costume design as a...

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Kate Hawley named first-ever Costume Designer of the Year at The Fashion Awards 2025

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If Valentino launched today ‘we’d be doing slow fashion’ - Giancarlo Giammetti

The business of Valentino has changed hands more than that of other luxury brands, yet the brand's cachet remains undiminished despite a roster of different owners. Now under Kering's portfolio, who acquired a 30 percent stake from Qatari investment vehicle Mayhoola, Valentino has weathered multiple ownership transitions and maintained its...

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Campbell Addy to receive Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced that Campbell Addy, a British-Ghanaian photographer, will receive the Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator at The Fashion Awards 2023. The event, a major fundraiser for the BFC Foundation, recognises Addy's significant contributions to fashion, photography, and culture. Known for challenging...

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BFC announces hosts for British Fashion Awards

Maya Jama and Kojey Radical are set to host The Fashion Awards 2023 (TFA), presented by Pandora, at London's Royal Albert Hall on December 4. Maya Jama, known for her on-screen and entrepreneurial success, and Kojey Radical, a British musician at the forefront of mainstreaming underground Black music, bring their distinctive styles to the...

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BFC to honour Valentino Garavani with Outstanding Achievement Award at fashion awards

Mr. Valentino Garavani, the founder and former creative director of Maison Valentino, will be honoured with the Outstanding Achievement Award at The Fashion Awards 2023, organized by the British Fashion Council (BFC). The accolade celebrates Mr. Valentino's nearly 50-year career, marked by iconic couture creations and red-carpet gowns. The award...

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BFC announces Fashion Awards nominees

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has officially revealed the nominees for The Fashion Awards 2023 (TFA), scheduled to take place on December 4th, 2023, at the Royal Albert Hall. Organised by the BFC, TFA serves as the primary fundraiser for the BFC Foundation and shines a spotlight on the pivotal role of fashion at the intersection of culture...

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British Fashion Council Introduces The 2022 New Wave: Creatives

The British Fashion Council (BFC) is delighted to unveil its 2022 NEW WAVE: Creatives - a list of the 50 most innovative and inspiring young creative talents from around the world. The dynamic list includes trailblazers from across multiple disciplines including digital artists, casting agents, photographers, hair and makeup artists, image...

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BFC unveils New Wave 2021 list of innovative young creatives

The British Fashion Council on Wednesday unveiled a list of the most innovative and inspiring young creative talents from around the world. Called the 2021 NEW WAVE: Creatives, the list features 50 trailblazers from across multiple disciplines, including artists, casting agents, hair and makeup artists, image makers, nail artists, set designers,...

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Billy Porter to host British Fashion Awards

Last year the British Fashion Awards took place in the middle of the pandemic, with international guests unable to travel and awards including Model Of The Year and British Designer Of The Year not presented. Instead, the British Fashion Countil chose to honour and celebrate the designers, brands, creatives and individuals who created positive...

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TikTok announced as principal partner for 2021 Fashion Awards

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced that social media platform TikTok will be the principal partner of the upcoming Fashion Awards, bringing fresh digital implementations to the production of the event. New propositions will see the event’s format change to include awards, performances and cultural moments from the past year. Notable...

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British Fashion Awards winners to receive trophy from recycled plastic

Next week will see the British Fashion Awards take place via a digital format instead of its usual glamorous ceremony. Despite London coming out of lockdown on December 2nd, the event will announce the winners via a short film expected to document the fashion industry in an extraordinary year of unprecedented times. Award winners will not take...