The Fashion Awards 2024: Red Carpet Arrivals and Event Highlights

Photos courtesy of the British Fashion Council

December 2, 2024 – London: The British Fashion Council (BFC) is thrilled to reveal the winners of The Fashion Awards 2024 presented by Pandora (TFA). TFA, organized by the BFC, is a key fundraiser for the BFC Foundation and celebrates the role of fashion at the intersection of culture and entertainment, spotlighting creative talent and telling the stories of the year in fashion.

The evening, co-hosted by British broadcaster Maya Jama and musical artist Kojey Radical, celebrated 16 awards. TFA nominees and winners are voted for by an international judging panel of industry experts. 

This year, everyone was invited to join TFA and participate in the event virtually. On Instagram, exclusive takeover content was shared by presenter Lea Ogunlami via @britishfashioncouncil and viral sensation @thepeoplegallery_. TikTok accounts @TheFashionAwards and @ly.as also posted live updates, showcasing the incredible looks as they hit the red carpet. Additionally, those at home could immerse themselves in the evening by attending virtually through the DREST fashion styling mobile app.

As guests arrived, Emmanuel Lawal and Ashton Gohil of AUDIOCOMINGSOON set the vibe with a DJ set. 

The ceremony kicked off in style with Chloe and Halle Bailey delivering an exclusive performance of the Bee Gees’ To Love Somebody wearing bespoke Dilara Fındıkoğlu.

Fashion icon Law Roach then reflected on the major fashion moments from the year.

The legendary Debbie Harry took to the stage with a surprise performance of ‘Heart of Glass’ and ‘I Feel Love’ in honour of Gucci and Nan Goldin’s Special Recognition Award for the ‘We Will Always Have London’ campaign. 

To close the epic ceremony with one final unforgettable moment, Wizkid, who embodies energy and cultural resonance, performed ‘Troubled Mind’ wearing Moncler, in celebration of Remo Ruffini’s Trailblazer Award.

The celebrations continued at the afterparty with a DJ set from Rachel Anson.

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The Fashion Awards 2024: Red Carpet Arrivals

The Fashion Awards 2024: Winners

Designer of the Year Award

Recognizes a British or international designer whose innovative collections have made a notable impact on the industry, defining the landscape of global fashion.

Winner: Jonathan Anderson for JW Anderson and Loewe

Presented by: Jamie Dornan

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Model of the Year Award

Recognizes the global impact of a model who, over the last 12 months, has dominated the industry with an influence that transcends the catwalk.

Winner: Alex Consani

Presented by: Ashley Graham and Nava Mau

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British Menswear Designer Award

Recognizes a leading British menswear designer who has consistently made a global impact with their innovative and creative designs, shaping the burgeoning international menswear landscape.

Winner: Grace Wales Bonner for Wales Bonner

Presented by: Ian Wright

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British Womenswear Designer Award

Recognizes a leading British womenswear designer who has consistently made a global impact with their innovative and creative designs, shaping the burgeoning international womenswear landscape.

Winner: Simone Rocha for Simone Rocha

Presented by: Kelly Rutherford and Nicola Coughlan

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Outstanding Achievement Award

Celebrates the creative contribution of an individual to the fashion industry, who throughout their illustrious career has constantly shaped and reshaped the fashion world through their innovation and creativity.

Winner: Tom Ford

Presented by: Anna Wintour

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Cultural Innovator Award

Celebrates a leading innovator and imagemaker in the entertainment industry, who over the course of the year, has created viral fashion moments which have had a profound impact on the fashion industry and wider culture.

Winner: A$AP Rocky

Presented by: Michèle Lamy

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The Pandora Leader of Change Award

Celebrates a person who leads with innovation to create positive change globally. They consistently challenge the status quo. Their work is empowering, progressive and forward-thinking. They use their platform positively shifting perceptions as a result of their deep commitment to moving the dial when it comes to authentic representation.

Winner: Issa Rae

Presented by: Yvonne Orji

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Trailblazer Award

Celebrates the very best innovators and creatives in fashion, whose work in the past year has significantly shaped the industry.

Winner: Remo Ruffini

Presented by: Maria Sharapova

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Special Recognition Award

Honours outstanding contribution to the fashion industry.

Winner: Nan Goldin and GUCCI

Presented by: Chioma Nnadi 

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Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator

Recognizes the very best innovators and creatives in fashion, celebrating invaluable contributions that have changed the entire fashion landscape.

Winner: Tyler Mitchell

Presented by: Anok Yai and Mona Tougaard

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British Accessories Designer

Recognizes the very best innovators and creatives in fashion, celebrating invaluable contributions that have changed the entire fashion landscape.

Winner: Stephen Jones

Presented by: Ambika Mod

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BFC Foundation Designer Award

Recognizes a BFC Foundation initiative designer who has had a major impact on global fashion over the past year.

Winner: Emma Chopova and Laura Lowena for Chopova Lowena 

Presented by: Joe Jonas and Olivia Dean

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New Establishment Womenswear Award

Recognizes a womenswear designer who has created a new movement in British fashion and has had a sustained impact on the industry globally. 

Winner: Marco Capaldo for 16Arlington

Presented by: Simone Ashley

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New Establishment Menswear Award

Recognizes a menswear designer who has created a new movement in British fashion and has had a sustained impact on the industry globally.

Winner: Priya Ahluwalia for Ahluwalia

Presented by: Tems and Wretch 32

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Special Recognition Award

Honours outstanding contribution to the fashion industry

Winner: Dame Margaret Barbour

Presented by: Alexa Chung

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Special Recognition Award

Honours outstanding contribution to the fashion industry.

Winner: Sophia Neophitou-Apostolou

Presented by: AJ Odudu, Edward Enninful and Jourdan Dunn

And be sure to see all our coverage from London Fashion Week held in September 2024 showcasing Spring/Summer 2025 collections.