The 2022 British Fashion Awards honoured some of the best and brightest in style on Monday night, including one of their greatest ever icons, Queen Elizabeth II.
Stars including Maya Jama, Rita Ora and Naomi Campbell enjoyed the boozy occasion and bottomless champagne after wowing on the red carpet as they headed to London’s Royal Albert Hall to honour the best and brightest in fashion from the past year.
The ceremony also saw Bella Hadid receive the coveted Model of the Year award, thought she was not present to accept the prize.
Grand occasion: The 2022 British Fashion Awards honoured some of the best and brightest in style on Monday night, including one of their greatest ever icons, Queen Elizabeth II
Tribute: Lila Moss took to the runway in a stunning show to pay homage to Her Majesty, following her passing in September
As they settled down for a pre-ceremony drinks reception, stars including Rita and Florence Pugh enjoyed the moment to mingle, with the singer perching herself next to British Vogue’s Editor-in-Chief Edward Enninful.
The awards ceremony opened with an iconic Year in Review film hosted by Christine Quinn, Tom Daley and Munya Chawawa, highlighting moments in fashion that have defined this year.
During the ceremony, the British Fashion Industry paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II through The Fashion Salute Show, and taking centre stage during the show was one of fashion’s most famous offspring, Lila Moss.
Besties! As they settled down for a pre-ceremony drinks reception, stars including Rita and Florence Pugh enjoyed the moment to mingle, with the singer perching herself next to British Vogue’s Editor-in-Chief Edward Enninful
Guest of honour: Edward was seen mingling with some of the ceremony’s biggest starts after making his arrival
Posing up a storm: After standing, he posed with Elizabeth Debicki (far left), Liam Payne and his new girlfriend Kate Cassidy
Honouring: During the ceremony, the British Fashion Industry paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II through The Fashion Salute Show, and taking centre stage during the show was one of fashion’s most famous offspring, Lila Moss
Legendary: The blonde beauty took her place during the show sporting an oversized crown, with the runway lined by Buckingham Palace guards, with other models donning similar outfits in homage to Her Majesty’s iconic style
The blonde beauty took her place during the show sporting an oversized crown, with the runway lined by Buckingham Palace guards, with other models donning similar outfits in homage to Her Majesty’s iconic style.
Designers who contributed to the show included Alexander McQueen, Burberry, Vivienne Westwood, Victoria Beckham and Stella McCartney.
Naomi Campbell presented a tribute to Queen Elizabeth on stage and models showcased works inspired by royalty on a circular catwalk in the centre of the Royal Albert Hall in London.
While the awards were given out, stars including Maya were seen taking full advantage of the champagne on offer, and guests were also treated to performances by Shygirl and Jessie Ware whilst DJ Jodie Harsh and DJ Fat Tony led the afterparty.
Taking to the runway! Models walked on a circular catwalk as they showcased looks from British designers
In awe: The audience watched on as imagery of the late monarch was shown on a central screen
Renowned: The Queen became one of the most iconic fashion stars in history, providing inspiration for some of Britain’s greatest designers
Queen of Fashion! Naomi Campbell presented a tribute to Queen Elizabeth on stage and models showcased works inspired by royalty
Drink up! While the awards were given out, stars including Maya were seen taking full advantage of the champagne on offer
So many big names! Some of the biggest stars in fashion, film, TV and music came together for the swanky event (Michele Lamy, Jordan Hemingway and FKA Twigs right), with the likes of Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Christine Quinn seen chatting (left)
Leading the winners was US superstar Bella, who was absent, and Pierpaolo Piccioli for Valentino, who was awarded Designer Of The Year by Florence Pugh.
The BFC Foundation Award was given to S.S.DALEY, and Wales Bonner was awarded the prize for Pierpaolo Piccioli for Valentino.
The Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator was given to Katie Grand by Charlotte Tilbury, and Yvon Chouinard was given the Outstanding Acheivement Award by actress Elizabeth Debicki.
Besties! Once inside, Florence was seen chatting to fellow guest Florence at a pre-ceremony drinks reception
Cheeky! She then posed for a playful kiss with Harris Reed, after stunning in her showstopping red gown
Pose! Guests including Jess Glynne, AJ Odudu and Rita posed for snaps together, showing off their incredible outfits
Dynamic duo: During the ceremony, Rita also took to the stage alongside Edward, once again showcasing her revealing red outfit for the audience
Important: Tilda Swinton presented the Special Recognition Award for Cultural Curation to Jefferson Hack
Important: One of the night’s most coveted prizes was the Leaders For Change award, given to 15 designers, brands, creatives, and individuals who created positive change within the fashion industry this past year
Bold! Acting as the host of proceedings, Jodie Turner-Smith was every inch the glamorous MC, wearing a total of four outfits throughout the evening
One of the night’s most coveted prizes was the Leaders For Change award, given to 15 designers, brands, creatives, and individuals who created positive change within the fashion industry this past year under three categories: Environment, People and Creativity.
Acting as the host of proceedings, Jodie Turner-Smith was every inch the glamorous MC, wearing a total of four outfits throughout the evening.
Her night began with a bold neon green gown with a sequinned trim and dramatic ruffles as she walked the red carpet ahead of the event.
What an outfit! Her night began with a bold neon green gown with a sequinned trim and dramatic ruffles as she walked the red carpet ahead of the event
Hard to miss! She then changed into an extravagant electric blue ruffled gown with a sequinned underlay, teamed with an extravagant headpiece, before ditching the colour in favour of a stunning white one-shouldered gown
Racy! Jodie then switched her blue dress for an extremely revealing white sequinned gown with a plunging front and a revealing torso cut-out
Vamping it up! Jessie Ware slipped into a bold frilled black dress as she took to the stage to perform Free Yourself for the stars in attendance
Empowering! Branding a flag emblazoned with the song’s title, Jessie’s performance made a strong statement with the guests
What a performance! Shygirl also took to the stage to perform during the ceremony
She then changed into an extravagant electric blue ruffled gown with a sequinned underlay, teamed with an extravagant headpiece.
Jodie then ditched the colour in favour of a stunning white one-shouldered gown adorned with an enormous ruffled skirt, before she dazzled in a plunging white sequinned gown with a revealing torso cut-out.
2023 marks 30 years since the launch of NEWGEN which was set up to enable a group of designers, including the late Lee Alexander McQueen, to showcase their collections at London Fashion Week.
NEWGEN was recognised at The Fashion Awards with a special introduction by Dr. Samuel Ross, Artist and Creative Director of A Cold Wall. An exclusive film featuring Princess Julia celebrated the creative zeitgeist of NEWGEN and its social and political relevance.
Each winner received a unique trophy designed by British- Nigerian designer Yinka Illori in collaboration with ethical and environmentally friendly jewellery company SkyDiamond, and glass design studio The Glass Foundry.
Burberry was honoured with The Fashion Award for Metaverse World and Gaming Experience, honouring its pioneering innovation in this space over the past year. Selected by a panel of industry experts, the award credits Burberry’s recent collaborations with Blankos Block Party and Minecraft.
The British Fashion Awards, one of the most anticipated moments of the global fashion calendar, celebrated fashion at the intersection of culture and is a global entertainment platform for brands, creatives, designers, artists and tastemakers who come together to celebrate the industry.
The Awards is a fundraiser for the BFC Foundation (British Fashion Council) and focuses on celebrating excellence in the fashion industry and supporting the future pipeline of creative talent.
The ceremony was first established in 1989 in a bid to spotlight those making impressive contributions to the industry.
The British Fashion Awards saw stars descending on London’s Royal Albert Hall on Monday, with celebrities including Naomi Campbell, Rita Ora, Lily James and Florence Pugh leading the red carpet.
The model, 52, flaunted her incredible figure in a dazzling silver gown and cape, designed exclusively for her by Maison Valentino, with both covered in jaw-dropping sequins as she arrived for the event.
Naomi was every inch the dazzling model superstar as she arrived in her eye-catching gown adorned with an array of silver sequins.
Leaving little to the imagination, Rita displayed every inch of her incredible figure by donning a sheer slip that was placed slightly under her matching underwear.
Amazing! The model, 52, flaunted her incredible figure in a dazzling silver gown and cap, with both covered in jaw-dropping sequins as she arrived for the event
Difficult to miss! Rita’s outfit included the plunging matching bra and skimpy tie bottoms under her sheer body stocking, though her boldest accessory was her unusual bat wings makeup
Heavenly! Meanwhile, Lily exuded the perfect Hollywood beauty in a jaw-dropping white gown with a dramatic frilled bodice and a matching mermaid skirt
Stunning in scarlet! Ever the stunning starlet, Florence was clad in a jaw-dropping red gown with a busty curved neckline with a revealing back, flowing into a huge princess skirt
The Hot Right Now hitmaker’s outfit included the plunging matching bra and skimpy tie bottoms, though Rita’s boldest accessory was her unusual bat wings makeup.
Meanwhile, Lily exuded the perfect Hollywood beauty in a jaw-dropping white gown with a dramatic frilled bodice and a matching mermaid skirt.
Ever the stunning starlet, Florence was clad in a jaw-dropping backless red gown with a busty curved neckline with a revealing back, flowing into a huge princess skirt, custom designed especially for her.
The Oscar nominee was accompanied by Valentino Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli as she stole the attention of onlookers upon arriving for the event.
Stellar: The British Fashion Awards, one of the most anticipated moments of the global fashion calendar, celebrated fashion at the intersection of culture and is a global entertainment platform for brands, creatives, designers, artists and tastemakers who come together to celebrate the industry
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