The British Fashion Council (BFC) announced last night in London – at the iconic Royal Albert Hall – the winners of “The Fashion Awards 2023” (TFA), presented by Pandora. This event, organized by the BFC, is the main source of fundraising for the BFC Foundation Charity and also tells the role played by the fashion system in today’s society. So, once again this year, we got to know the best creative talents of the moment.
The evening was hosted by Maya Jama and artist Kojey Radical and saw the presentation of 16 awards. The TFA nominees and winners were chosen by an international jury of 1000 industry experts. The red carpet was presented by the renowned stylist Law Roach and fashion critic Julia Hobbs.
One of the most beloved moments of this award ceremony was undoubtedly the recognition dedicated to Valentino Garavani, honored for his exceptional contribution to fashion. The celebration came to life with a real parade of the 24 most iconic red dresses of all time. Actress Gwyneth Paltrow had the honor of presenting the award to her longtime friend, Mr. Giancarlo Giammetti – the Italian entrepreneur, artistic collaborator, business partner, and life companion of Valentino.
Each winner received a unique award, designed by the stylist, artistic director, and winner of the NEW WAVE: Creative 2022 award, Julie Liu, created in collaboration with the British glass production company World of Glass. Meanwhile, the official portraits of all the winners were captured by the lens of the Ghanaian photographer and previous NEW WAVE: Creative award winner, Derrick Ofosu Boateng.
THE LIST OF ALL WINNERS OF THE BRITISH FASHION AWARDS 2023
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- Anne Hathaway in Valentino
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- LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 04: Georgia May Jagger attends The Fashion Awards 2023 presented by Pandora at the Royal Albert Hall on December 04, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
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- LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 04: Jean Campbell attends The Fashion Awards 2023 presented by Pandora at the Royal Albert Hall on December 04, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
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- LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 04: Micheal Ward attends The Fashion Awards 2023 presented by Pandora at The Royal Albert Hall on December 4, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images)
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- LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 04: Giancarlo Giammetti, accepting the Outstanding Achievement Award on behalf of Valentino Garavani, and Gwyneth Paltrow pose backstage at The Fashion Awards 2023 presented by Pandora at The Royal Albert Hall on December 4, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images)
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- Olivia Dean in Valentino
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- Gwyneth Paltrow in Valentino
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- FKA Twigs in Valentino
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- LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 04: Paloma Elsesser attends The Fashion Awards 2023 presented by Pandora at the Royal Albert Hall on December 04, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski/Getty Images)
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- Romeo Beckham (L) and Mia Regan pose on the red carpet upon arrival at The 2023 Fashion Awards at the Royal Albert Hall, in London, on December 4, 2023. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)
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- Ramla Ali in Valentino
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- Daphne Guinness in Valentino
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- LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 04: Gillian Anderson attends The Fashion Awards 2023 presented by Pandora at the Royal Albert Hall on December 04, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
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- LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 04: Andrew Garfield attends The Fashion Awards 2023 presented by Pandora at the Royal Albert Hall on December 04, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
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- Simone Ashley in Valentino
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- Sabrina Bahsoon in Valentino
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- Rosie Huntington Whiteley e Pierpaolo Piccioli in Valentino
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- Imran Amed in Valentino
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- LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 04: Liberty Ross attends The Fashion Awards 2023 presented by Pandora at the Royal Albert Hall on December 04, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
Designer of the Year Award: Jonathan Anderson;
British Womenswear Designer Award: Maximilian Davis x Ferragamo;
British Menswear Designer Award: Martine Rose x Martine Rose;
BFC Foundation Designer Award: Conner Ives;
New Establishment Womenswear Award: Emma Chopova and Laura Lowena x Chopova Lowena;
New Establishment Menswear Award: Bianca Saunders;
Outstanding Achievement Award: Valentino Garavani;
Model of the Year Award: Paloma Elsesser;
Special Recognition Award for Contribution to the Fashion Industry: Charlotte Tilbury;
Special Recognition Award for Championing Young Designer Talent: Sarah Mower;
Special Recognition Award: Sarah Burton;
Posthumous Special Recognition Award: Joe Casely-Hayford;
Cultural Innovator Award: Sam Smith;
Trailblazer Award: Edward Enninful;
The Pandora Leader of Change Award: Michaela Coel;
Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator: Campbell Addy.
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