Nominees announced for British Fashion Awards

27 Nov '09

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4. MODEL
A British model who has emerged as a leading name in the modelling industry and is making a strong mark on the international fashion scene.
Nominees: Daisy Lowe, Georgia Jagger, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

5. ACCESSORY DESIGNER
The leading British designer of shoes, jewellery, millinery or accessories within the past year.
Nominees: Emma Hill for Mulberry, Katie Hillier, Nicholas Kirkwood

6. MENSWEAR DESIGNER
A leading British designer of ready-to-wear and bespoke tailoring who has been instrumental in enhancing men's fashion in the past year.
Nominees: Graeme Fidler for Aquascutum, Kim Jones for dunhill, Todd Lynn

7. LONDON 25
An individual who embodies the spirit of London and is an international ambassador for London as a leading creative fashion capital. This award has been created to mark the BFC's 25th year and to recognise the many individuals that make London a cultural force in the global fashion industry.

8. ISABELLA BLOW AWARD FOR FASHION CREATOR
A British stylist, make-up artist, photographer, art director or producer whose creativity has been a major inspiration and influence in the past year. Winner announced on the evening. No shortlist available.

9. BFC BRITISH COLLECTION OF THE YEAR
A British based designer whose last two collections have directed the shape of fashion and helped them develop as an international force in the fashion industry.
Nominees: Christopher Kane, Erdem, Jonathan Saunders

10. BFC DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
The ultimate accolade, which recognises an internationally acclaimed British designer of couture, ready-to-wear, knitwear or accessories who has made a significant impact in the past year both in the UK and internationally.
Winner announced on the evening. No shortlist available

11. BFC OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN FASHION DESIGN
An award recognising one designer who throughout their career has influenced and inspired the global fashion industry.
Winner announced on the evening. No shortlist available

Caroline Rush, Chief Executive (Joint) of the BFC commented,“This year's nominee list highlights the extraordinary breadth of British design talent. I would like to thank Swarovski for supporting two awards which recognise and financially reward emerging design talent, helping to support two of our newer designers as they establish their careers and businesses in Britain.”

Nadja Swarovski, Vice President, Swarovski Crystal Business said,“Swarovski is very pleased to enter into its 5th year of support for the British Fashion Awards – the finale to the British Fashion Council's 25th anniversary celebrations. Through our two awards, The Swarovski Emerging Talent Award- Ready to Wear and The Swarovski Emerging Talent Award- Accessories, Swarovski is proud to continue our mission of nurturing and supporting young design talent whose creativity drives forward the British fashion industry.”

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