The British Fashion Awards: The Winners

The 2012 British Fashion Awards were held last night at The Savoy Hotel and Theatre, London. Hosted by presenters Nick Grimshaw and Gemma Arterton, the ceremony saw the best of the British and international fashion industries joined by a glamorous line-up of guests and presenters.

Stella McCartney was the big winner at the 2012 British Fashion Awards tonight, taking home both Designer Brand and Designer of the Year. Cara Delevingne was named Britain’s Model of the Year, while Alexa Chung was given the British Style accolade for the third year in a row.

The full list of winners:

Designer of the Year: Stella McCartney
Designer Brand: Stella McCartney
New Establishment: Erdem
Menswear Designer: Kim Jones for Louis Vuitton
Emerging Talent Award – Ready-To-Wear: JW Anderson
Emerging Talent Award – Accessories: Sophie Hulme
Emerging Talent Award – Menswear: Jonathan Saunders
Accessory Designer: Nicholas Kirkwood
Red Carpet Award: Roksanda Ilincic
Model: Cara Delevingne
Outstanding Achievement in Fashion: Manolo Blahnik CBE
Special Recognition: Harold Tillman CBE
Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator: Louise Wilson OBE
British Style brought to you by Vodafone: Alexa Chung

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Manolo Blahnik’s Outstanding Achievement Award

The British Fashion Council today announced that Manolo Blahnik CBE will receive the Outstanding Achievement Award at this year’s British Fashion Awards on Tuesday, 27th November.

This special award it celebrates and recognises one designer, who throughout their career, has made an impact on the global fashion industry.

The award for Outstanding Achievement in Fashion is voted for by a panel of leading journalists and retailers and they pay tribute to Manolo’s career and contribution to the British and global fashion industry.

Manolo Blahnik’s shoes have rapidly become a synonymous of 21st century fashion, he has a cult and devoted following around the world and were immortalised by Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City.

Blahnik’s international boutiques are located in London, New York, Las Vegas, Athens, Madrid, Istanbul, Dubai, Hong Kong, Seoul, Singapore and Stockholm.

Manolo Blahnik CBE commented “It is a great honour to be receiving this award from the British Fashion Council. To be recognised for doing something I love is really wonderful.”

Caroline Rush, chief executive BFC commented “It is with great pleasure that we announce Manolo Blahnik as the recipient of this year’s Outstanding Achievement award. Throughout his career he has contributed so much, not only to British fashion but also internationally, he has a worldwide cult following and this is true testament to his enduring talent and success. It is truly well deserved and it will be a great honour to work with him on next season’s London Fashion Week, we are extremely excited to see his designs on display at Somerset House.”

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