Everything you Need to Know for the Fashion Awards 2021

Next Monday, November 29, London’s Royal Albert Hall will host the Fashion Awards. Until 2016 recalled as the British Fashion Awards, it is an annual ceremony that showcases individuals and businesses with the most distinguished contributions to the fashion industry throughout the year. The event is organized by the British Fashion Council and it is the main fundraiser for BFC’s Education Foundation.

This year the event will be presented by TikTok and hosted by Billy Porter, an Emmy, Grammy and Tony Award-winning, apart from being a Golden Globe-nominated actor, director, composer, singer and dramatist. Porter became an icon not only for his innate talent, but for his contributions as a defender of black LGBTQ+ community, while pleasing red carpet events with monumental couture pieces, thus becoming a symbol that constantly uses fashion as a way to communicate himself and self-expression.

Photo credits: Shavonne Wong

Other highlights:

Designer of the Year Award: 

Acknowledges designers that have made significant impact in the industry through the creation of  innovative collections.

Nominees:

- Daniel Lee for Bottega Veneta

- Demna Gvasalia for Balenciaga

- Jonathan Anderson for JW Anderson and Loewe

- Kim Jones for Dior Men and Fendi

- Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons for Prada

Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator:

Winner: Ib Kamara

Dazed Magazine’s editor in chief, Ibrahim Kamara, will be awarded due to his contribution to the fashion industry, culture and art, while challenging stereotypes and status quo.

Photo credits: Alexander Coggin | The New York Times

Trailblazer Award

Winner: Alessando Michele

Gucci’s creative director, Alessandro Michele, will be honored because of his  work to position the Italian brand in between culture, art, music and film.

Photo credits: Matt Baron/Rex | Shutterstock

Do not miss the chance to follow this incredible event!