The British Fashion Council has announced nominees for the Designer of the Year and Bfc Foundation Awards at The Fashion Awards 2023 which takes place on Monday, December 4, 2023, at the Royal Albert Hall.
The Awards celebrate the role of fashion at the intersection of culture and entertainment, spotlighting creative talent and telling the stories of the year in fashion through the lens of purpose, excellence, and creativity. British creative energy will be celebrated for its impact on the fashion industry globally.
The Fashion Awards 2023 nominees:
(all listed in alphabetical order)
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
Nominees for the Model of the Year, British Menswear Designer, British Womenswear Designer, New Establishment Menswear, and the New Establishment Womenswear were announced earlier this year and can be found here. The winner of each category will be revealed on the night.
The 2023 accolades also include the Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator, Outstanding Achievement Award, Leader of Change as well as several Special Recognition Awards for exceptional contribution to the fashion industry. Additionally, the event will recognise 50 of the most innovative and inspiring young creative talent from around the world as part of New Wave: Creatives. Explore the New Wave: Creatives here.
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Photo: Sara Burton. Courtesy of Kering
