Last night The Royal Albert Hall played host to one of the most significant nights of the year: The Fashion Awards.
Reporter: Grace Brown | Sub-editor: Zynab Sandhu
Formerly known as The British Fashion awards, the event hosted a 4,000 strong guest list with 14 awards up for grabs, including the Outstanding Achievement award which was awarded to Ralph Lauren for his work on becoming globally known for it’s “all American” look. David Beckham presented the award to Lauren who was responsible for opening the first American store on Bond Street, home of luxury fashion brands.
The event, which focuses on designers, brands and models, saw plenty of competition among those nominated for some of the most lusted after awards of the year.
Lady Gaga, Nicole Scherzinger, and Kate Moss were just some of the stars in attendance of the event. Kendall Jenner was nominated for international model of the year alongside sisters Gigi and Bella Hadid. There was no show from Bella as Gigi scooped the award after working for brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Bottega and Miu Miu.
The awards for menswear, womenswear, brands and emerging talents are limited strictly to celebrating British designers.
The winners for each category are as follows:
Best menswear designer: Craig Green for Craig Green
Craig Green won best menswear designer 2016
Best women’s wear designer: Simone Rocha for Simone Rocha
Simone Rocha winner of best womenswear designer
British emerging talent: Molly Goddard
Molly Goddard for British Emerging Talent 2016
International model: Gigi Hadid
Gigi Hadid in Atelier Versace 2016
International business leader: Marco Bizzari for Gucci
Marco Bizzari with his award last night
British brand: Alexander McQueen
Sarah Burton (creative director, right) with Naomi Campbell for Alexander McQueen, winner of British Brand
International urban luxury brand: Vetements
Demna Gvasalia for Balenciaga won International ready to wear designer 2016
Demna also collected an award for his work with Vestments, winners of the International Urban Luxury brand 2016
International accessories designer: Alessandro Michele for Gucci
Alessandro Michele (right) for Gucci with Jared Leto. Winner of International Accessories
International ready to wear designer: Demna Gvasalia for Balenciaga
Demna Gvasalia for Balenciaga won International ready to wear designer 2016
Swarovski award for positive change: Franca Gozzani
Franca Sozzani, editor of Vogue Italia since 1988 was awarded the positive change award
New fashion icon: Willow and Jaden Smith
Jade Smith – New fashion icon 2016
Isabella Blow award for fashion creator: Bruce Weber
Bruce Weber with his award for fashion creation
Special recognition: British Vogue
British Vogue editor in chief Alexandra Shulman was presented with the award for special recognition
Outstanding Achievement: Ralph Lauren
Ralph and wife Ricky Lauren at The Fashion Awards 2016.
The Fashion Awards is not just a place for existing celebrities to pick up awards, but a fundraising gala to give opportunities of scholarships for students within the industry.