The Fashion Awards 2023 Nominees

Celebrating Excellence in Design, The British Fashion Council Unveils Esteemed Contenders

The British Fashion Council has shone a spotlight on the exceptional talent within the fashion industry, announcing the illustrious nominees for the coveted Designer of the Year award at the upcoming Fashion Awards. Esteemed creatives Jonathan Anderson, the Prada power duo Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons, Daniel Lee, Matthieu Blazy, and Sarah Burton have all earned nominations for their remarkable contributions to fashion.

Set against the grand backdrop of London’s Royal Albert Hall on December 4, the Fashion Awards will celebrate the year’s fashion highlights, recognizing the brilliance and creativity that continue to invigorate the industry. In a special collaboration with Pandora, the event promises to be a glamorous evening, honoring the achievements of fashion’s most influential figures.

Among the evening’s special tributes, the iconic Valentino Garavani will receive the Outstanding Achievement award, while beauty pioneer Charlotte Tilbury will be graced with the Special Recognition Award. Additionally, in a touching tribute, the late Joe Casely-Hayford will be commemorated with a posthumous special recognition award and a scholarship in his name, celebrating his legacy.

In alignment with the 30th anniversary of Newgen, the BFC’s initiative championing emerging designers, the BFC Foundation Award has been announced. This year’s hopefuls, all participants in the Newgen program, include Aaron Esh, Chet Lo, Conner Ives, Paolo Carzana, and Sinéad O’Dwyer. Each exemplifies the innovative spirit and boundless potential that Newgen supports.

As the fashion world eagerly anticipates the awards, these nominations underscore the blend of established mastery and emerging talent that continues to make the fashion landscape vibrant and diverse.

The Impression wishes to congratulate all the nominees and wish them a prosperous award season.

DESIGNER OF THE YEAR

Recognises a British or international designer whose innovative collections have made a notable impact on the industry, defining the shape of global fashion.

Daniel Lee for Burberry
Jonathan Anderson for JW Anderson & LOEWE
Matthieu Blazy for Bottega Veneta
Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons for Prada
Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen

BFC FOUNDATION

Recognises a BFC Foundation initiative designer who has had a major impact on global fashion over the past year. In honour of the 30th year of BFC NEWGEN, the shortlist, which was voted on by the Voting Committee, is focused on the BFC NEWGEN initiative.

Aaron Esh
Chet Lo
Conner Ives
Paolo Carzana
Sinéad O’Dwyer

MODEL OF THE YEAR

Alton Mason
Anok Yai
Kai-Isaiah Jamal
Liu Wen
Mona Tougaard
Paloma Elsesser

BRITISH WOMENSWEAR DESIGNER OF THE YEAR

Erdem Moralıoğlu for Erdem
Maximilian Davis for Ferragamo
Nensi Dojaka for Nensi Dojaka
Roksanda Ilinčić for Roksanda
Simone Rocha for Simone Rocha

BRITISH MENSWEAR DESIGNER OF THE YEAR

Grace Wales Bonner for Wales Bonner
Kiko Kostadinov for Kiko Kostadinov
Kim Jones for Dior Men
Martine Rose for Martine Rose
Steven Stokey-Daley for S.S. Daley