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S.S. Daley wins Queen Elizabeth II Award

British designer S.S. Daley has been named the 2024 Queen Elizabeth II Award winner on the opening day of London Fashion Week. The award, given annually, recognises a designer who leads with innovation and who makes a difference to society either through sustainable practices or community engagement. It has previously been awarded to Richard...

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Labrum London wins Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design 2023

Labrum London founder and creative director Foday Dumbuya was presented with the annual Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design by King Charles III at an event celebrating the impact yesterday, May 18. The annual award was launched in 2018 to recognise the role the fashion industry plays in society and diplomacy and “to spotlight talented...

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Priya Ahluwalia Receives the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design

London-based designer Priya Ahluwalia has been announced as the recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design. Ahluwalia is recognised for her work in championing responsible sourcing and manufacturing techniques, while telling the stories of those who make her clothes and the communities she works with. The award was presented by...

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Jewellery designer to receive Queen Elizabeth II Award

London-based Rosh Mahtani of jewellery label Alighieri will be the third recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design, the British Fashion Council has confirmed. Mahtani, who was born in London and raised in Zambia, will be recognised for the “craftsmanship of her jewellery” which is produced in Hatton Garden, as well as for “...

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Bethany Williams awarded Queen Elizabeth II Award at LFW

London-based designer Bethany Williams has been presented the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design at London Fashion Week by Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall, on behalf of the Queen. Williams was awarded the coveted prize on Tuesday for her sustainable approach to fashion, and has become only the second person to receive the award -...

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Bethany Williams to receive Queen Elizabeth II Award

Emerging British fashion designer Bethany Williams will be the second winner of the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design, following in the footsteps of Richard Quinn, and will be presented with the honour at her London Fashion Week show by the Duchess of Cornwall on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen. The Queen Elizabeth II Award for British...

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Richard Quinn lends his signature designs to new Debenhams line

British designer Richard Quinn has joined forces with Debenhams for his latest collection. Quinn, whose creations have been worn by a string of stars on the red carpet, has teamed with the high street store to distribute a line of affordable dresses. Among the items available are the velvet Bardot dress and floral evening gown with a train. “It...