The Fashion Awards will return to London’s Royal Albert Hall on Monday 2nd December, with presenter Maya Jama and music artist Kojey Radical once again lending their skills as co-hosts. Not only are the awards a glamorous and star-studded affair, but they also serve a much wider purpose. The annual event is the main fundraiser for the BFC ( ) Foundation, which supports the future growth and success of the British fashion industry through its focus on education, grant-giving and business mentoring.
The charity was founded in 2019 and this year, it is able to support 35 designers and a handful of students. Uniting the global fashion community in London, with principal partner , the awards celebrate excellence across the full spectrum of the industry. Categories include Designer of the Year, British Menswear Designer, British Womenswear Designer, British Accessories Designer and Model of the Year to name a few.
The shortlist for each was defined by a select jury of press and buyers, and are now being voted on by a committee of 1,000 industry leaders before the winners are announced on the night. The top prize is undeniably the Designer of the Year award. This year’s nominees are behind the buzziest fashion moments and items of 2024: , who with just two collections as creative director has resurged its heyday boho aesthetic; John Galliano for Margiela, who created waves through the industry with his groundbreaking SS24 couture show; last year’s winner Jonathan Anderson for .