BFC Announces Fashion Award 2024 Winners

The British Fashion Council has announced the winners of the Fashion Awards 2024.

The Fashion Awards 2024 were presented by Pandora at the iconic Royal Albert Hall in London on Monday, December 2nd. The show’s format included awards, performances—including a surprise performance by Blondie—and unique cultural highlights from the past year. Maya Jama and Kojey Radical hosted the event.

In addition to the eagerly anticipated Designer of the Year Award and the BFC Foundation Award, the honors include the British Womenswear and Menswear Designers of the Year, British Accessories Brand of the Year, and special recognitions for Tom Ford, Tyler Mitchell, and more.

The British Fashion Council announced the nominees for the Designer of the Year Award and the BFC Foundation Award after consulting with over 1000 key members of the international fashion industry, who were called upon to vote for this year’s global accolades, defining the final nominees, winners, and Leaders of Change.

The Impression extends heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and nominees and wishes them a prosperous show season.

Designer of the Year Winner

Jonathan Anderson for JW Anderson & Loewe

This Award recognizes a British or international designer whose work has made a notable impact on the industry, defining the shape of global fashion. Nominees are recognized for creative excellence, outstanding collections, and innovation.

Designer of the Year Nominees

Chemena Kamali for Chloé
John Galliano for Maison Margiela
Jonathan Anderson For JW Anderson & Loewe
Miuccia Prada for Prada & Miu Miu
Rick Owens
Pieter Mulier for Alaïa

British Menswear Designer of the Year Winner

Grace Wales Bonner for Wales Bonner

This Award recognizes a leading British menswear designer or business who has consistently made a global impact with their innovative and creative designs, shaping the burgeoning international menswear landscape.

British Menswear Designer of the Year Nominees

Craig Green
Grace Wales Bonner for Wales Bonner
Martine Rose
Kim Jones for Dior
Kiko Kostadinov
Jonathan Anderson for JW Anderson & Loewe

British Womenswear Designer of the Year Winner

Simone Rocha

This Award recognizes a leading British womenswear designer or business who has consistently made a global impact with their innovative and creative designs, shaping the burgeoning international womenswear landscape.

British Womenswear Designer of the Year Nominees

Erdem Moralioglu for Erdem
Jonathan Anderson for JW Anderson & Loewe
Maximimilian Davis for Ferragamo
Roksanda Ilinčić for Roksanda
Simone Rocha

British Accessories Brand Winner

Stephen Jones

This Award recognizes a leading accessory brand or business that has consistently made a global impact with its innovative and creative designs.

British Accessories Brand Nominees

Anna Jewsbury for Completedworks
Stephen Jones
Helen Kirkum for Helen Kirkum Studio
Jack Cannon and Joe Gelb for Hatton Labs
Rosh Mahtani for Alighieri

New Establishment Menswear Winner

Priya Ahluwalia for Ahluwalia

This Award recognises menswear designers who have created a new movement in British fashion and have a sustained impact on the industry globally. Designers are chosen for their impressive showcasing of their collections, business growth, their prevalence on the red carpet and the international headlines driven by their collection.

New Establishment Menswear Nominees

Aaron Esh
Foday Dumbuya for Labrum London
Nicholas Daley
Priya Ahluwalia for Ahluwalia
Stefan Cooke and Jake Burt for Stefan Cooke

New Establishment Womenswear Winner

Marco Capaldo for 16 Arlington

This Award recognizes womenswear designers who have created a new movement in British fashion and have a sustained impact on the industry globally. Designers are chosen for their impressive showcasing of their collections, business growth, their prevalence on the red carpet and the international headlines driven by their collection.

New Establishment Womenswear Nominees

Dilara Findikoglu
Emma Chopova and Laura Lowena for Chopova Lowena
Jawara Alleyne
Laura & Deanna Fanning for Kiko Kostadinov
Marco Capaldo for 16Arlington

BFC Foundation Award Winner

Chopova Lowena

The BFC Foundation Award recognizes the purpose of TFA by celebrating the current cohort of designers receiving support through one of the Foundation’s core initiatives: BFC NEWGEN, BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund, BFC/GQ Designer Fashion Fund, and the BFC Fashion Trust.

BFC Foundation Award Nominees

Aaron Esh
Bianca Saunders
Chopova Lowena
Labrum London
Tolu Coker

Model of the Year Winner

Alex Consani

This Award recognizes the global impact of a model who has dominated the industry over the last 12 months. With an influence that transcends the catwalk, the Model of the Year has made an outstanding contribution to the industry, garnering numerous editorial and advertising campaigns throughout the year.

Model of the Year Nominees

Alex Consani
Alva Claire
Amelia Gray
Anok Yai
Liu Wen
Mona Tougaard

Outstanding Achievement Award Winner

Tom Ford

The internationally acclaimed American fashion designer, businessman, and filmmaker will receive the Outstanding Achievement Award for his incredible body of work.

Isabella Blow Award For Fashion Creator Award Winner

Tyler Mitchell

Mitchell will be honored for his incredible contribution to fashion, photography, and culture.

Trailblazer Award Winner

Remo Ruffini

Remo Ruffini received the Trailblazer Award for his contribution to the fashion industry.

Special Recognition Award Winner

Dame Margaret Barbour

The Special Recognition Award honors outstanding contributions to the fashion industry and longstanding commitment to British excellence and innovation.

Special Recognition Award Winner

Sophia Neophitou-Apostolou

The Special Recognition Award honors outstanding contributions to the fashion industry.

Special Recognition Award Winner

Gucci (Nan Goldin)

Gucci will receive a Special Recognition Award for the “We Will Always Have London”, a campaign by Creative Director Sabato De Sarno captured by photographer and activist Nan Goldin.