The British Fashion Council (BFC) has revealed the winners of The Fashion Awards 2022 presented by Diet Coke. The event raised the profile of and funds for the BFC Foundation charity which awards scholarships, grants and mentoring to future proof the pipeline of talent to the fashion industry. The event celebrated the role of fashion in self-expression, escapism and optimism. It also recognized the exceptional individuals, brands and businesses whose imagination and creativity have broken new ground in fashion globally over the past 12 months – transforming the possibilities of fashion today.
The evening, hosted by British and Jamaican actress Jodie Turner-Smith, celebrated twenty-three awards including fifteen Leaders of Change.
The Fashion Awards nominees and winners were all voted for by an international judging panel made up of over 1000 industry experts.
The Impression extends heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and nominees.
Designer of the Year Winner
Pierpaolo Piccioli for Valentino
BFC Foundation Award Winner
S.S.DALEY
Independent British Brand Winner
Wales Bonner
Special Recognition Award for Cultural Curation Winner
Jefferson Hack
Leaders Of Change
The 15 designers, brands, creatives, and individuals who created positive change within the fashion industry this past year under three categories: Environment, People and Creativity.
Creativity
Recognizes designers and brands who made a global impact in the past year through their creativity in design, campaigns, collaborations and firm business foundation as well as defined the shape of global fashion.
Alessandro Michele
Daniel Roseberry
Harris Reed
Ibrahim Kamara
Raf Simons
Environment
Celebrates those who have made a significant contribution towards reducing the environmental impact of our industry to create positive change. They are the leaders and are setting the bar by exploring new business models, design principles, production processes, consumption, and disposal.
Bethany Williams
Connor Ives
Gabriela Hearst
Marine Serre
Priya Ahluwalia
People
Recognizes those who have led change by encouraging equal, diverse, empowered workforces from head office to supply chain and shop floor. It focuses on the impact fashion has on communities.
Aurora James
Harry Lambert
Julie Pelipas
Sinéad Burke
Rafael Pavarotti
Model of the Year Award
Bella Hadid
Outstanding Achievement Award
Yvon Chouinard
Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator
Katie Grand
Fashion Award for Metaverse World and Gaming Experience
Burberry
