On Monday, December 2, The Fashion Awards (TFA) 2024 was presented by Pandora. TFA, organized by the British Fashion Council (BFC), is a key fundraiser for the BFC Foundation and celebrates the role of fashion at the intersection of culture and entertainment, spotlighting creative talent and telling the stories of the year in fashion.
As WebWire reports, the evening, co-hosted by British broadcaster Maya Jama and musical artist Kojey Radical, celebrated their honorees with 16 awards. (TFA nominees and winners are voted for by an international judging panel of industry experts.)
This year, you didn’t even need a ticket to attend, as everyone was invited to join TFA and participate in the event virtually. As the in-person guests arrived on the red carpet, Emmanuel Lawal and Ashton Gohil of AUDIOCOMINGSOON set the vibe with a DJ set. Then the ceremony kicked off in style with Chloe and Halle Bailey delivering an exclusive performance of the Bee Gees’ “To Love Somebody,” wearing bespoke Dilara Fındıkoğlu. Fashion stylist and icon Law Roach then reflected on the major fashion moments from the year.
The legendary Debbie Harry took to the stage with a surprise performance of ‘Heart of Glass’ and ‘I Feel Love’ in honor of Gucci and Nan Goldin’s Special Recognition Award for the ’We Will Always Have London’ campaign.
Tom Ford, the internationally known American fashion designer, businessman and filmmaker, received the Outstanding Achievement Award – presented to him by Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour – at The Fashion Awards 2024 held Monday at London’s Royal Albert Hall. In announcing the award October, the British Fashion Council said Ford was being recognized for his remarkable body of work. “Ford is a leading figure in the world of fashion and luxury and is renowned for his business acumen, impeccable tailoring and his daring designs,” the council said.
Rapper A$AP Rocky was awarded the Cultural Innovator Award. “We are thrilled to honor A$AP Rocky with the Cultural Innovator Award tonight. Rocky has had a resounding impact on the creative industries and popular culture this year – from his Paris Fashion Week debut to designing the retro-futuristic neighborhood in the Moncler’s The City of Genius in Shanghai,” shared Caroline Rush, Chief Executive, of the British Fashion Council ahead of the ceremony.
To close the epic ceremony with one final unforgettable moment, Wizkid, who embodies energy and cultural resonance, performed ‘Troubled Mind’ wearing Moncler, in celebration of Remo Ruffini’s Trailblazer Award. The celebrations continued at the afterparty with a DJ set from Rachel Anson.
Below are all of this year’s Award Winners:
Designer of the Year Award
Recognises a British or international designer whose innovative collections have made a notable impact on the industry, defining the landscape of global fashion.
Winner: Jonathan Anderson for JW Anderson and Loewe
Presented by: Jamie Dornan
Model of the Year Award
Recognises the global impact of a model who, over the last 12 months, has dominated the industry with an influence that transcends the catwalk.
Winner: Alex Consani
Presented by: Ashley Graham and Nava Mau
British Menswear Designer Award
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.
Winner: Grace Wales Bonner for Wales Bonner
Presented by: Ian Wright
British Womenswear Designer Award
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.
Winner: Simone Rocha for Simone Rocha
Presented by: Kelly Rutherford and Nicola Coughlan
Outstanding Achievement Award
Celebrates the creative contribution of an individual to the fashion industry, who throughout their illustrious career has constantly shaped and reshaped the fashion world through their innovation and creativity.
Winner: Tom Ford
Presented by: Anna Wintour
Cultural Innovator Award
Celebrates a leading innovator and imagemaker in the entertainment industry, who over the course of the year, has created viral fashion moments which have had a profound impact on the fashion industry and wider culture.
Winner: A$AP Rocky
Presented by: Michèle Lamy
The Pandora Leader of Change Award
Celebrates a person who leads with innovation to create positive change globally. They consistently challenge the status quo. Their work is empowering, progressive and forward-thinking. They use their platform positively shifting perceptions as a result of their deep commitment to moving the dial when it comes to authentic representation.
Winner: Issa Rae
Presented by: Yvonne Orji
Trailblazer Award
Celebrates the very best innovators and creatives in fashion, whose work in the past year has significantly shaped the industry.
Winner: Remo Ruffini
Presented by: Maria Sharapova
Special Recognition Award
Honours outstanding contribution to the fashion industry.
Winner: Nan Goldin and GUCCI
Presented by: Chioma Nnadi
Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator
Recognises the very best innovators and creatives in fashion, celebrating invaluable contributions that have changed the entire fashion landscape.
Winner: Tyler Mitchell
Presented by: Anok Yai and Mona Tougaard
British Accessories Designer
Recognises the very best innovators and creatives in fashion, celebrating invaluable contributions that have changed the entire fashion landscape.
Winner: Stephen Jones
Presented by: Ambika Mod
BFC Foundation Designer Award
Recognises a BFC Foundation initiative designer who has had a major impact on global fashion over the past year.
Winner: Emma Chopova and Laura Lowena for Chopova Lowena
Presented by: Joe Jonas and Olivia Dean
New Establishment Womenswear Award
Recognises a womenswear designer who has created a new movement in British fashion and has had a sustained impact on the industry globally.
Winner: Marco Capaldo for 16Arlington
Presented by: Simone Ashley
New Establishment Menswear Award
Recognises a menswear designer who has created a new movement in British fashion and has had a sustained impact on the industry globally.
Winner: Priya Ahluwalia for Ahluwalia
Presented by: Tems and Wretch 32
Special Recognition Award
Honours outstanding contribution to the fashion industry
Winner: Dame Margaret Barbour
Presented by: Alexa Chung
Special Recognition Award
Honours outstanding contribution to the fashion industry.
Winner: Sophia Neophitou-Apostolou
Presented by: AJ Odudu, Edward Enninful and Jourdan Dunn
As well as recognizing designers and industry leaders, TFA celebrated this year’s NEW WAVE: Creatives cohort through a special film created by Matte Projects. The accolade represents 50 of the most innovative and inspiring young creative talents from around the world spanning continents and creative disciplines. The award pays homage to the incredible success of both home-grown and international talent; while celebrating all those who play a vital role in the industry’s cultural and creative reputation.
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