(Left to right: Holly Fulton, Peter Pilotto and Christopher de Vos, Christopher Bailey, Georgia Jagger, Katie Hillier)
After 25 years, the British Fashion Awards -AKA- Fashion Oscars was a fab and eventful evening not only for the usual awards blunders but for the fashions and icons that attended from Sir Phillip Green, Jerry Hall to Victoria Beckham; not to mention, the Red Carpet adorned in Swarovski crystals. I almost couldn’t pay attention to the actual fashions that were worn, thanks to Swarovski.
Anyhoot, the biggest winner, Christopher Bailey, who is probably still popping bubbly took home, Designer of the Year and Brand of the Year for Burberry. Predictable Wins: Kate Moss took home the London 25 award and Georgia Jagger, Rimmel’s new face and rock heiress, gets Model of the Year. I was not expecting, but this seems like blasphemy to say, the Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Design award go to Dior’s John Galliano for his outstanding career and impact on the industry (which I agree). Then, there was the model, Karen Elson, in a gorgeous red velvet dress that fell into the orchestra pit gaining a standing ovation when she popped up yet suffering a few possible broken ribs. Nevertheless, we hope she has a speedy recovery – YIKES! Kate was speechless both when she accepted her London 25 and Galliano’s award – apparently, she kept trying to talk but all that came out was “thanks and goodbye”. What really matters is how fab my girl, Kate looked in her Dior frock.
Swarovski honored their emerging talents Holly Fulton for accessories and Peter Pilotto for Ready-to-Wear fashions. Dunhill's Kim Jones nabbed Menswear Designer of the Year while, the BFC British Collection of the Year honor went to Christopher Kane, and Katie Hillier was coined with Accessory Designer of the Year. Overall, I agree with all of the Honors. London is the fashion framework and everyone came out to pay tribute to the Brit’s remarkable influence to fashion. Let’s hope Kate finally gets over the shyness and Karen doesn’t bust her arse again. See more award winners on http://www.britishfashionawards.com/. Cherry-O!
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