Sarah Burton, Kate Moss, Alexa Chung, Victoria Beckham, SamCam -- Paris may have couture and New York may have Marc, but it was the Brits who ruled fashion this year.Tonight in London, those names and more gathered for the annual British Fashion Awards, presented by the British Fashion Council (the UK's CFDA equivalent). There were plenty of awards to go around, given the crazy amounts of success British designers and tastemakers have had in 2011.
Sarah Burton took home the top honor as "Designer of the Year" for her work at Alexander McQueen... and, of course, on the Royal Wedding Dress.
Victoria Beckham's win for "Designer Brand of the Year" recognizing her success with her ready-to-wear, handbang and accessories collections, presented to her by Marc Jacobs.
Accessory Designer of the Year went to Charlotte Dellal for Charlotte Olympia, a brand beloved by many celebs including Olivia Palermo. Mary Katrantzou, who won best Emerging Talent in the Womenswear category.
Accessory Designer of the Year went to Charlotte Dellal for Charlotte Olympia, a brand beloved by many celebs including Olivia Palermo. Mary Katrantzou, who won best Emerging Talent in the Womenswear category.
Stella Tennant, who got tongues wagging with an arresting Vogue Italia cover this fall, took home the Model of the Year title.
Designer of the Year: Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen
Menswear Designer of the Year: Kim Jones
Accessory Designer of the Year: Charlotte Dellal for Charlotte Olympia
Designer Brand of the Year: Victoria Beckham
Model of the Year: Stella Tennant
Emerging Talent, Womenswear: Mary Katrantzou
Emerging Talent, Menswear: Christopher Raeburn
Emerging Talent, Accessories: Tabitha Simmons
New Establishment Award: Christopher Kane
Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator: Sam Gainsbury, Gainsbury and Whiting
Red Carpet Award: Stella McCartney, presented by Kate Hudson
Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Award: Sir Paul Smith
British Style Award: Alexa Chung
British Fashion Awards 2011 Red Carpet
Designer of the Year: Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen
Menswear Designer of the Year: Kim Jones
Accessory Designer of the Year: Charlotte Dellal for Charlotte Olympia
Designer Brand of the Year: Victoria Beckham
Model of the Year: Stella Tennant
Emerging Talent, Womenswear: Mary Katrantzou
Emerging Talent, Menswear: Christopher Raeburn
Emerging Talent, Accessories: Tabitha Simmons
New Establishment Award: Christopher Kane
Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator: Sam Gainsbury, Gainsbury and Whiting
Red Carpet Award: Stella McCartney, presented by Kate Hudson
Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Award: Sir Paul Smith
British Style Award: Alexa Chung
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| Abbey Clancey |
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| Alexa Chung |
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| Victoria Beckham |
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| Stella Tennant |
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| Poppy Delevigne |
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| Tali Lennox |
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| Marc Jacobs & Victoria Beckham |
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| Laura Bailey |
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| Susanna Lau |
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| Kelly Brook |
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| James Long & designer Henry Holland |
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| Samantha Cameron & Olivia Palermo |
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| Tabitha Simmons & Keira Smith |
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| Victoria Beckham |
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| Henry Holland |
British Fashion Awards 2011 Red Carpet
Designer Brand Award " Victoria Beckham "
Emerging Talent Award - Menswear " Christopher Raeburn "
Accessory Designer " Charlotte Olympia"
New Establishment " Christopher Kane "
British Style Award " Alexa Chung "
BFC Outstanding Achievement in Fashion " Paul Smith "
Emerging Talent Award - Ready-to-Wear " Mary Katrantzou "
Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator " Sam Gainsbury "
Designer of the Year " Sarah Burton "
Red Carpet Designer " Stella McCartney "
Model Of The Year " Stella Tennant "
Event Highlights Project: British Fashion Awards 2011
