The British Fashion Council has announced nominees for The Fashion Awards 2022, which will be held at London‘s Royal Albert Hall on December 5, 2022. A celebration of the role of fashion in self-expression, escapism and optimism and its positioning at the intersection of culture. Categories include Designer of the Year, which recognises a British or international designer whose innovative collections have made a notable impact on the industry, Model of the Year, which recognises the global impact of a model who over the last 12 months has dominated the industry, Independent British Brand and the Bfc Foundation Award, the winners of which will be revealed on the night. This award recognises a British designer who, while running an independent business over the last 12 months, has had a notable impact on the industry by optimising what creativity and innovation really mean. Over 1000 key members of the international fashion industry were called upon to vote for this year’s global accolades, defining the final nominees, winners and Leaders of Change.

“I would like to congratulate all the nominees of The Fashion Awards 2022," said Caroline Rush, chief executive Bfc-British fashion council. "Each one of them contributes a remarkable amount towards creating an industry that promotes self-expression and individuality, perpetuates joy and optimism and pioneers in innovation and positive change. I look forward to celebrating the incredible work of our nominees, Leaders of Change, Award winners and the wider industry on 5th December.”

The 2022 ceremony also include fifteen Leaders of Change; the designers, brands, creatives, and individuals who created positive change within the fashion industry this past year under three categories: environment, people and creativity. These will be revealed live during the show. Jefferson Hack will receive a Special Recognition Award for Cultural Curation, for his work in empowering young people. The event will also spotlight 50 of the most innovative talents from around the world, as part of BFC’s “New Wave: Creatives” initiative.

See below this year's list of nominees:

DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
Demna for Balenciaga
Jonathan Anderson for JW Anderson & Loewe
Matthieu Blazy for Bottega Veneta
Miuccia Prada
Pierpaolo Piccioli for Valentino

MODEL OF THE YEAR
Adut Akech
Bella Hadid
Lila Moss
Paloma Elsesser
Quannah Chasinghorse

INDEPENDENT BRITISH BRAND
Bianca Saunders
Erdem
JW Anderson
Molly Goddard
Wales Bonner

BFC FOUNDATION AWARD
Ahluwalia
Chopova Lowena
Nensi Dojaka
S.S. Daley
Wales Bonner

The Fashion Awards 2022
December 5, 2022
Royal Albert Hall
Kensington Gore, South Kensington
London SW7 2AP, United Kingdom

Photo: Jonathan Anderson @ Mark Abrahams