In its second year since a major rebrand, the British Fashion Council’s annual Fashion Awards (formerly known as the British Fashion Awards) took place Monday evening at London’s Royal Albert Hall.

The ceremony was an emotionally charged celebration as the fashion’s finest paid homage to industry veterans of the past and the bright young things of the future. Dior’s Maria Grazia Chiuri acknowledged the late Franza Sozzani, while Naomi Campbell’s homage to Azzedine Alaïa.

Newly-blonde Selena Gomez turned heads in an exquisitely-made Coach number, while new runway darling Kaia Gerber rocked a matching two-piece by Ralph & Russo. Model of the Year winner Adwoa Aboah stepped out in a gorgeous coral pink, faux fur coat. Ever so charming and versatile, Zendaya sported a retro pixie cut while donning a see-through gown by Vivetta.

Stella’s award

As the first-ever recipient of a Special Recognition Award For Innovation, Stella McCartney has always refused to use leather and fur in her designs which has led her to find innovative alternatives to the material and allowed her to redefine what luxury can be in modern fashion. McCartney, believes her innovations reflect a growing consensus, telling McCartney, her innovations reflect a growing consensus.

“I think every business has to be more responsible. The fashion industry is the second most harmful industry to the environment. I think it’s very encouraging that the British Fashion Council are looking at this and that they’re starting a new award around this.”

Caroline Rush, Chief Executive of the British Fashion Council says that a desire for sustainability is the main driver of innovation in the fashion industry.

“And Stella is a true innovator. She has created awareness on sustainability across the fashion industry and acted as an inspiration for our industry and to future generations.” – Caroline Rush

The winners

BFC chairman Natalie Massenet told press upon unveiling the nominees back in October that the 2017 Fashion Awards nominees were “chosen from hundreds of international names and they represent the most creative talent and innovative businesses of the year”.

Model of the Year
Adwoa Aboah

Outstanding Contribution to British Fashion Award
Christopher Bailey

British Designer of the Year – Menswear
Craig Green for Craig Green

British Designer of the Year – Womenswear
Jonathan Anderson for JW Anderson

Accessories Designer of the Year
Jonathan Anderson for Loewe

Swarovski Award For Positive Change
Maria Grazia Chiuri

Urban Luxe Brand
Off-White

Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator
Pat McGrath

British Emerging Talent – Womenswear
Michael Halpern for Halpern

British Emerging Talent – Menswear
Charles Jeffrey for Charles Jeffrey Loverboy

Business Leader
Marco Bizzarri for Gucci

Special Recognition Award For Innovation
Stella McCartney

Style Icon
Donatella Versace

Designer of the Year
Raf Simons

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