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The British Fashion Council (BFC) reveals the winners of The Fashion Awards 2025 presented by Pandora (TFA). TFA is a vital fundraiser for the BFC Foundation which supports fashion talent through scholarships and initiatives. The evening spotlighted the cultural power of fashion, its most iconic moments and the visionary talents pushing boundaries and redefining the industry.
The evening was hosted by two time BAFTA and Oscar nominated actor, playwright and director Colman Domingo and celebrated 15 awards. Iconic actress and “faithful” Celia Imrie welcomed an audience of leading designers, artists and cultural tastemakers, guiding them through this year’s hottest British talent.
Raye delivered a powerful performance of her viral hit WHERE IS MY HUSBAND! and Cry Me a River. Tems followed with the first ever live performance of her new single Not Sure as well as a rendition of Me & U.
Chanel was honoured with a Special Recognition Award, celebrating 100 years in the UK. This year, to mark their anniversary, the House worked with the V&A and English National Ballet, to bring their 100-year heritage to life. The V&A’s collection includes the original costumes that Gabrielle Chanel designed for Diagilev’s ballet - Le Train Bleu - and the giant stage cloth widely recognised as the largest Picasso in the world. Chanel supported the conservation of this iconic artwork, now on display at V&A East Storehouse, and commissioned English National Ballet to create a new choreographic version of the ballet. This new production, featuring costumes reinterpreted for the modern day, was performed during the awards ceremony.
Tonight, while accepting her Special Recognition Award, Delphine Arnault announced that DIOR will increase its investment in the BFC Foundation Scholarships Programme by introducing a new annual MA Womenswear Scholarship, to sit alongside the existing MA Menswear Scholarship. DIOR has also committed to expanding its support from biennial funding to two annual scholarships.
The celebrations continued at the afterparty with a DJ set from Donnie Sunshine.
This year’s trophy was designed by Alexander Young, a botanical set artist, art director and previous 2024 BFC NEW WAVE: Creative. The structure is crafted from resin and the base is composed of Pandora’s 100% recycled silver. Inspired by the dynamic silhouette of a flower blooming, the trophy aligns closely with the ethos behind PANDORA ESSENCE, a new collection defined by organic contours and sculptural shapes.
The official winner’s portraits were photographed by photographer Niall Hodson.
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Designer of the Year Award
Winner: Jonathan Anderson for DIOR and JW Anderson
Presented by: Sunday Rose Kidman-Urban
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British Menswear Designer Award
Winner: Grace Wales Bonner for Wales Bonner accepted by Dave
Presented by: Dina Asher-Smith and Sienna Miller
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British Womenswear Designer Award
Winner: Sarah Burton for Givenchy
Presented by: Cate Blanchett
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Vanguard Award
Winner: Dilara Fındıkoğlu for Dilara Fındıkoğlu
Presented by: FKA Twigs and Ncuti Gatwa
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Outstanding Achievement Award
Winner: Brunello Cucinelli
Presented by: Sharon Stone
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Model of the Year Award
Winner: Anok Yai
Presented by: Alex Consani and Paloma Elsesser
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Cultural Innovator Award
Winner: Little Simz
Presented by: Kano
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Costume Designer of the Year Award
Winner: Kate Hawley
Presented by: Sandy Powell
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Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator
Winner: Rei Kawabuko, Adrian Joffe and Dickon Bowden
Presented by: Craig Green, Gwendoline Christie and Simone Rocha
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The Pandora Style Moment of the Year Award
Winner: Sam Woolf
Presented by: Iman
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Posthumous Outstanding Contribution to Fashion Award
Winner: Melanie Ward accepted by Corinne Smith
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Special Recognition Award for 25 Years of Fashion East
Winner: Lulu Kennedy and Raphaelle Moore
Presented by: Skepta
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Special Recognition Award for 15 Years of BFC Fashion Trust and Tania Fares
Winner: BFC Fashion Trust accepted by Tania Fares
Presented by: Camille Perry & Holly Wright (TOVE), David Koma, Emilia Wickstead, Nicholas Daley, Marco Capaldo, Roksanda Ilinčić and Supriya Lele
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Special Recognition Award for 100 years in the UK
Winner: Chanel
Presented by: Amanda Harlech
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Special Recognition Award
Winner: Delphine Arnault
Presented by: Anna Wintour
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The British Fashion Council thanks its Principal Partner Pandora and all partners and supporters whose commitment makes TFA possible: Official Partners - eBay and The Peninsula London.
TFA credits: Aluminium textile soft wall designed by Stephanie Forsythe and Todd MacAllen for molo, ANCC, Bacardi, Bloom London Dry Gin, Botivo, Charlotte Stockdale, Double Dutch, Entsec, Exmoor Caviar, Getty Images, Gold Dust, Grey Goose, Harrods, Herradura Tequila, INCA, Katie Lyall, Launchmetrics, Le Labo, McQueens, NARS, Nibbs Events, Picasso’s ‘Train bleu’ front cloth, 1924, Paul Edmonds London, Penfolds, PURPLE PR, Rhubarb, Royal Albert Hall, Select, Stufish, Ty-Nant and Unsigned.