The Winners of The Fashion Awards 2025
by Adriano Batista
The British Fashion Council has revealed the winners of The Fashion Awards 2025, presented by Pandora. The event is a key fundraiser for the BFC Foundation, which supports emerging talent through scholarships. The evening celebrated fashion’s cultural impact and the talents shaping its future.
Hosted by actor and director Colman Domingo, the ceremony presented fifteen awards. Singer Raye and artist Tems performed during the evening.
The house of Chanel received a Special Recognition Award, honoring its 100 years in the UK. As part of its anniversary, Chanel worked with the V&A museum and the English National Ballet. The project included the conservation of a large Picasso stage cloth and a new choreographic version of the ballet “Le Train Bleu,” with modern reinterpretations of the original Chanel costumes. The new production was performed at the ceremony.
While accepting her own Special Recognition Award, Delphine Arnault announced that Dior will increase its support for the BFC Foundation. The house will fund a new annual MA Womenswear Scholarship, in addition to its existing MA Menswear Scholarship.
The list of winners for the evening includes:
Designer of the Year: Jonathan Anderson for Dior and JW Anderson.
British Menswear Designer: Grace Wales Bonner for Wales Bonner.
British Womenswear Designer: Sarah Burton for Givenchy.
Vanguard Award: Dilara Fındıkoğlu.
Outstanding Achievement Award: Brunello Cucinelli.
Model of the Year: Anok Yai.
Cultural Innovator: Little Simz.
Costume Designer of the Year: Kate Hawley.
Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator: Rei Kawakubo, Adrian Joffe, and Dickon Bowden.
Pandora Style Moment of the Year: Sam Woolf.
Posthumous Outstanding Contribution: Melanie Ward.
Special Recognition Award for Fashion East: Lulu Kennedy and Raphaelle Moore.
Special Recognition Award for BFC Fashion Trust: Tania Fares.
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