British Fashion Awards

In London’s Savoy Hotel we set our scene with the likes of Victoria Beckham, Tom Ford, Stella McCartney and Christopher Bailey. Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen won the prestigious Designer of the Year accolade at the 2011 BFAs. Victoria Beckham took home the Best Designer Brand prize and Stella McCartney received the Red Carpet Award, while Stella Tennant was named Britain’s Model of the Year.

In terms of new designer names, Marty Katrantzou was given the Emerging Talent Womenswear Ready-To-Wear honour, with Christopher Raeburn winning the category’s menswear equivalent. Christopher Kane was announced as the winner of the Awards’ debut New Establishment prize.

The full list of winners:
Designer of the Year: Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen
Designer Brand: Victoria Beckham
New Establishment Award: Christopher Kane
Menswear Designer: Kim Jones
Accessory Designer: Charlotte Olympia
Red Carpet Award: Stella McCartney
Emerging Talent Award – Ready-To-Wear: Mary Katrantzou
Emerging Talent Award – Menswear: Christopher Raeburn
Emerging Talent Award – Accessories: Tabitha Simmons
Model: Stella Tennant
BFC Outstanding Achievement: Paul Smith
Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator: Charlotte Gainsbury
British Style Award: Alexa Chung

[Vogue UK]