With only 10 days left to go until London Fashion Week kicks off, The British Fashion Council yesterday announced the nominees for the award ceremony which runs as part of LFW. The nominees this year took part in the Born Walk Tall mile long walk, led by BFC ambassador Samantha Cameron, to raise awareness for the role health workers play in ensuring women give birth safely.
Victoria Beckham is up for two awards this year, against Tom Ford and Stella McCartney for Designer Brand of the Year and against Antonio Berardi and Stella McCartney for the Red Carpet award, one which is being reintroduced this year to acknowledges a British designer who has created global awareness for their collections.
My personal favourite designer is up for Best Designer of the Year, Christopher Kane is up against Erdem and Sarah Burton, to mixed reactions. Nominee for Accessory designer of the year Katie Hillier voiced her opinion that she would love to see Erdem win, who himself said he is simply flattered to be in such great company.
Here are the full list of nominees:
Best Designer Brand
- Victoria Beckham
- Stella McCartney
- Burberry
- Tom Ford
Best Designer of the Year
- Christopher Kane
- Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen
- Erdem
Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator
- Katie Grand
- Guido Palau
- Sam Gainsbury
Red Carpet Award
- Victoria Beckham
- Stella McCartney
- Antonio Berardi
Accessory Designer of the Year
- Katie Hillier
- Charlotte Olympia
- Emma Hill for Mulberry
Model of the Year
- Georgia Jagger
- Stella Tennant
- Kirsten McMenamy
Menswear Designer of the Year
- Kim Jones
- Margaret Howell
- Oliver Spencer
Emerging Talent
- Jordan Askill
- Nasir Mazhar
- Tabitha Simmons
Emerging Talent RTW
- Mary Katrantzou
- J.W. Anderson
- Peter Plotto
Emerging Talent Menswear
- Christopher Raeburn
- James Long
- J.W. Anderson
