BFC reveals nominees for 2024 Fashion Awards
The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced the nominees for The Fashion Awards 2024, taking place on Monday 2 December at Royal Albert Hall in London.
The event, presented by Pandora, will continue to celebrate the role of fashion at the intersection of culture and entertainment, spotlighting creative talent and telling the stories of the year in fashion through the lens of purpose, excellence, and creativity.
Award categories announced today include Designer of the Year, Model of the Year, British Menswear Designer, British Womenswear Designer, New Establishment Menswear, New Establishment Womenswear and British Accessories Designer - the winners of which will be revealed on the night.
This year, the BFC invited a Jury of key press and buyers with in-depth industry knowledge to define the shortlist of nominees. These will now be presented to a Voting Committee of 1,000 leading industry members who will vote on the winners.
The nominees
Designer of the Year
Recognises a British or international designer whose innovative collections have made a notable impact on the industry, defining the shape of global fashion.
- Chemena Kamali for Chloé
- John Galliano for Maison Margiela
- Jonathan Anderson for JW Anderson & LOEWE
- Miuccia Prada for Miu Miu
- Pieter Mulier for Alaïa
- Rick Owens for Rick Owens
Model of the Year
Recognises the global impact of a model who, over the last 12 months, has dominated the industry, with an influence that transcends the catwalk.
- Alex Consani
- Alva Claire
- Amelia Gray
- Anok Yai
- Liu Wen
- Mona Tougaard
- Mona Tougaard
British Menswear Designer of the Year
Recognises a leading British menswear designer who has consistently made a global impact with their innovative and creative designs, shaping the burgeoning international menswear landscape.
- Craig Green for Craig Green
- Grace Wales Bonner for Wales Bonner
- Jonathan Anderson for JW Anderson & LOEWE
- Kiko Kostadinov for KIKO KOSTADINOV
- Kim Jones for Dior Men
- Martine Rose for Martine Rose
British Womenswear Designer of the Year
Recognises a leading British womenswear designer who has consistently made a global impact with their innovative and creative designs, shaping the burgeoning international womenswear landscape.
- Erdem Moralıoglu for Erdem
- Jonathan Anderson for JW Anderson & LOEWE
- Maximilian Davis for Ferragamo
- Roksanda Ilinčić for Roksanda
- Simone Rocha for Simone Rocha
New Establishment Menswear
Recognises a menswear designer who has created a new movement in British fashion and has had a sustained impact on the industry globally. Designers are chosen based on the showcasing of their collections, their business growth, and the international headlines driven by their work.
- Aaron Esh for AARON ESH
- Foday Dumbuya for LABRUM London
- Nicholas Daley for Nicholas Daley
- Priya Ahluwalia for Ahluwalia
- Stefan Cooke and Jake Burt for STEFAN COOKE
New Establishment Womenswear
Recognises a womenswear designer who has created a new movement in British fashion and has had a sustained impact on the industry globally. Designers are chosen based on the showcasing of their collections, their business growth, and the international headlines driven by their work.
- Dilara Fındıkoğlu for Dilara Fındıkoğlu
- Emma Chopova and Laura Lowena for Chopova Lowena
- Jawara Alleyne for Jawara Alleyne
- Laura & Deanna Fanning for KIKO KOSTADINOV
- Marco Capaldo for 16Arlington
British Accessories Designer
- Anna Jewsbury for Completedworks
- Helen Kirkum for Helen Kirkum Studio
- Jack Cannon and Joe Gelb for Hatton Labs
- Rosh Mahtani for Alighieri
- Stephen Jones for Stephen Jones
Nominees for the BFC Foundation Award will be announced in November. Meanwhile, other accolades include the Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator, Outstanding Achievement Award, Fashion Icon, as well as several Special Recognition Awards for exceptional contribution to the fashion industry.
The event will also recognise 50 of the most innovative and inspiring young creative talent from around the world as part of NEW WAVE: Creatives.