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The Fashion Awards: 2016’s Winners

Last night The Royal Albert Hall played host to one of the most significant nights of the year: The Fashion Awards.

Reporter: Grace Brown | Sub-editor: Zynab Sandhu

Formerly known as The British Fashion awards, the event hosted a 4,000 strong guest list with 14 awards up for grabs, including the Outstanding Achievement award which was awarded to Ralph Lauren for his work on becoming globally known for it’s “all American” look. David Beckham presented the award to Lauren who was responsible for opening the first American store on Bond Street, home of luxury fashion brands.

The event, which focuses on designers, brands and models, saw plenty of competition among those nominated for some of the most lusted after awards of the year.

Lady Gaga, Nicole Scherzinger, and Kate Moss were just some of the stars in attendance of the event. Kendall Jenner was nominated for international model of the year alongside sisters Gigi and Bella Hadid. There was no show from Bella as Gigi scooped the award after working for brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Bottega and Miu Miu.

The awards for menswear, womenswear, brands and emerging talents are limited strictly to celebrating British designers.

The winners for each category are as follows:
Best menswear designer: Craig Green for Craig Green

Craig Green won best menswear designer 2016

Best women’s wear designer: Simone Rocha for Simone Rocha

Simone Rocha winner of best womenswear designer

British emerging talent: Molly Goddard

Molly Goddard for British Emerging Talent 2016

International model: Gigi Hadid

Gigi Hadid in Atelier Versace 2016

International business leader: Marco Bizzari for Gucci

Marco Bizzari with his award last night

British brand: Alexander McQueen

Sarah Burton (creative director, right) with Naomi Campbell for Alexander McQueen, winner of British Brand

International urban luxury brand: Vetements

Demna Gvasalia for Balenciaga won International ready to wear designer 2016

Demna also collected an award for his work with Vestments, winners of the International Urban Luxury brand 2016

International accessories designer: Alessandro Michele for Gucci

Alessandro Michele (right) for Gucci with Jared Leto. Winner of International Accessories

International ready to wear designer: Demna Gvasalia for Balenciaga

Demna Gvasalia for Balenciaga won International ready to wear designer 2016

Swarovski award for positive change: Franca Gozzani

Franca Sozzani, editor of Vogue Italia since 1988 was awarded the positive change award

New fashion icon: Willow and Jaden Smith

Jade Smith – New fashion icon 2016

Isabella Blow award for fashion creator: Bruce Weber

Bruce Weber with his award for fashion creation

Special recognition: British Vogue

British Vogue editor in chief Alexandra Shulman was presented with the award for special recognition

Outstanding Achievement: Ralph Lauren

Ralph and wife Ricky Lauren at The Fashion Awards 2016.

The Fashion Awards is not just a place for existing celebrities to pick up awards, but a fundraising gala to give opportunities of scholarships for students within the industry.

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