The British Fashion Council announced that Rei Kawakubo, Adrian Joffe, and Dickon Bowden will receive the Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator at The Fashion Awards 2025, taking place on Monday, December 1, 2025, at the Royal Albert Hall in London. TFA is a vital fundraiser for the BFC Foundation and spotlights the cultural power of fashion, its most iconic moments, and the visionary talents pushing boundaries and redefining the industry.

Rei Kawakubo, Adrian Joffe, and Dickon Bowden are recognised for their contribution to the global fashion industry through the establishment of Dover Street Market, an internationally renowned shop for emerging talent, established brands, and cross-disciplinary collaborations. Widely regarded as the first concept store of its kind, DSM has become an innovative platform for immersive brand storytelling and artistic exploration.

Founded in September 2004, DSM has transformed the traditional luxury retail experience. Through experimental installations and unconventional displays, it has created a living, breathing cultural space that dissolves the boundaries between fashion, art, and commerce. DSM has fostered a collaborative community in the fashion industry and continues to shape the global conversation with locations in London, Tokyo, New York City, Singapore, Beijing, Los Angeles, and Paris.

Rei Kawakubo, co-founder of DSM and creative director of Japanese fashion label Comme des Garçons, has influenced the contemporary fashion industry with her revolutionary designs and shaped the conceptual foundation of DSM. Adrian Joffe is the ceo and co-founder of DSM and president of Comme des Garçons International. His leadership has been instrumental in the brand curation and evolution of the DSM concept over time. Dickon Bowden is the vice president of DSM and has been a guiding force in the company’s international expansion.

“A huge congratulations to Rei, Adrian, and Dickon, this year’s recipients of the Isabella Blow Award. Rei, Adrian, and Dickon’s steadfast commitment to innovation, support for emerging talent, and dedication to building an authentic creative community continue to influence the industry and challenge wider fashion discourse. We look forward to honouring them at The Fashion Awards 2025,” said Laura Weir, chief executive, British Fashion Council.

The Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator recognises the very best innovators and creatives in fashion, celebrating invaluable contributions that have changed the entire fashion landscape. With a discerning eye and incessant drive, the recipients of the Award bring designers' creations to life and help create worlds within brands. Previous recipients of the Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator include Tyler Mitchell, Campbell Addy, Edward Enninful, IB Kamara, Katie Grand, Lady Amanda Harlech, Mert & Marcus, Nick Knight, Pat McGrath, Professor Louise Wilson, and Sam McKnight.

The Fashion Awards 2025
December 1, 2025
Royal Albert Hall - London