For one night only the UK’s top designers, hottest models, and an extensive line-up of glamorous celebrity guests come together to honour the fashion elite, at the prestigious British Fashion Awards. The British Fashion Awards celebrates and promotes extraordinary creative talent in the UK fashion industry. Since its inception, the Awards have been a highlight of the industry calendar on par with the BAFTA and BRIT Awards.

After a live-setting edition due to the pandemic, The British Fashion Council (BFC) is delighted to announce that The Fashion Awards 2022 will take place on Monday 5th December 2022, returning to the iconic London venue The Royal Albert Hall. The event will celebrate 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.

Last year, The Fashion Awards opened with a tribute to Virgil Abloh by British actor Idris Elba, who recited Maya Angelou’s ‘When Great Trees Fall. A poignant opening is also expected for this year.

The charitable aspect of the event is also important to note. The Fashion Awards is the main fundraiser for the BFC Foundation, the charity that brings all the BFC’s initiatives under one umbrella, supporting the future growth and success of the British fashion industry by focusing on education, grant-giving, and business mentoring with official partners Getty Images and Moët & Chandon.

General Public tickets for The Fashion Awards 2022 will go on sale later this year via Ticketmaster.  

Words By Mélodie Bitala-Samba

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The BFC’s mission is to strengthen British fashion globally as a leader in responsible creative businesses. A key element of the BFC’s strategy is partnering on this fund, to further enable a vibrant business ecosystem in the fashion sector, providing access to finance for seed, early stage, or growth stage for a broad range of businesses.

The Investment Fund was a key recommendation following an Investors Roundtable co-hosted by the BFC and Sian Westerman, BFC Non-Executive Director, in 2019. The roundtable concluded that multiple funding models exist for different types of businesses, and that there are many opportunities to develop businesses who are at the intersection of creativity, innovation and commerce.

“Highly creative businesses should not necessarily be pushed to high growth but can benefit from talent identification schemes and programmes”.

The Fund marries the BFC’s network, unique convening power and ability to engage with leading creative talent with Venrex’s long-standing track record in identifying winning businesses. The BFC will use the fees received to further invest in fashion education and talent programmes.

Commenting on The Investment Fund, Sian Westerman, BFC Non-Executive Director said:

 “The Venrex BFC Fashion I recognises the importance for fashion start-ups who are at the intersection of creativity, innovation and commerce to have access to capital and commercial expertise as well as much-needed support to allow their sustainable growth, build upon creative talent and bring to bear commercial expertise. It’s fantastic that the Fund will align with the BFC’s core mission to support talent in creating responsible creative businesses, with the goal to expand even more an already thriving fashion ecosystem.”

So far, Venrex BFC Fashion I has invested in three companies: Intimately, Vollebak and Digital Village.

Intimately is an adaptive intimates brand for disabled women. Intimately has redesigned bras, underwear, and sleepwear with the newest fastening technology to ensure those living with disabilities can easily get dressed. The brand doesn’t sacrifice fashion for function, believing everyone deserves to feel confident in stylish intimates designed for them.

Vollebak is building the future of clothing, using science and technology to tackle the most important challenges of our time – from climate change and sustainability, to space travel and disease resistance. Already 2x winners of TIME Best Inventions, their clothing includes Solar charged Jackets that store and re-emit sunlight, t-shirts that turn into worm food, hoodies designed to outlive the owner, and the first gear for Mars.

The Digital Village MMO Metaverse (DV) is redefining the construct of society and how we interact with the internet as a community. The DV aims to redefine how our time online echoes back into our physical lifestyles and adapt it to the ethical mindset of the connectivity between humans and technology. The purpose of The DV is to become a welcoming ecosystem that allows everyone to create in Web3 and integrate their digital assets and lifestyles seamlessly and ethically into the Metaverse. This comprehensive and diverse ecosystem will enable members to showcase, wear, use, and exchange their digital assets with their communities.

Businesses within the BFC ecosystem beyond the BFC Network will be able to apply for investment by the Venrex BFC Fashion I.

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The star-studded night featured a live performance on the Red Carpet from Brits Rising Star Griff, followed by interviews and behind-the-scenes footage carried out by Comedienne Elsa Majimbo, Designer Henry Holland, and renowned TikTok Creator Tega Alexander, with the content available live on TikTok.

The most stylish-stars were out in full force, taking on the red carpet and supporting their favourite designers and the ever evolving fashion scene. With last year’s Fashion Awards being held virtually, it was clear that the celebs were basking in the glory of being out in London to celebrate the best in fashion, serving some serious looks. This is our rundown of the night’s best looks. 

Billy Porter

We had to mention the night’s host, the marvellous Billie Porter. He wore a Richard Quinn dress, once again bending the constraints of gender, showing us how to make a statement in style. 

Gabrielle Union-Wade

Actress Gabrielle Union dazzled in this stunning Maison Valentino Couture gown, demanding all eyes on her as she dominated the red carpet in the brightest shade of green. 

Indya Moore

We know Indya can strike a pose, and that she did last night, as she brought the flames in this all red number. They added a touch of glamour by wearing Fernando Jorge jewellery.

Demi Moore 

Demi represents the most timeless beauty, and she looked breathtaking last night as she rocked a Fendi dress. 

Adriana Lima 

Supermodel Adriana Lima blew us away with this alluring Celia Kritharioti Couture creation embellished with Swarovski. 

Hailey Steinfield

Hailey brought us a touch of modern glamour as she wore a black and silver H&M jumpsuit, complete with a backless detail to offer a seductive glimpse. 

Priyanka Chopra Jonas

Priyanka brought the red carpet to life with this super loud and proud floral patterned set, courtesy of Richard Quinn. 

Dua Lipa

Leading the appearances from the brits was the gorgeous Dua Lipa. She dazzled in a Maximilian dress, bringing us a powerful and bold look as she wore all black. 

Griff 

As well as delivering an electrifying performance on the red carpet, Griff served an elegant and beautiful look as she wore a Simon Rocha dress.

Bimini Bon Boulash

Bimini has been dominating the UK Drag scene since their appearance on Drag Race earlier this year, and they looked sensational on the red carpet as they wore an H&M Innovation Circular Design dress. 

Mia Regan 

Mia Regan stunned the red carpet as she put in a sweet appearance with her boyfriend Romeo Beckham. She wore a Proenza Schouler dress as he wore a Saint Laurent suit. 

Rochelle Humes 

Rochelle Humes served us a modern look with a classical twist, as she wore an Annie’s Ibiza corset, a Galia Lahav skirt and bold black gloves from Dents. 

Charli XCX

Charli looked mesmerising in this Tommy Hilfiger dress complete with cutout detailing, bringing drama and beauty to the forefront of her look. 

Jourdan Dunn 

Jourdan brought a touch of heat with this figure hugging dress, emphasising her curves and beauty as she represented Charlotte Tilbury.

Leomie Anderson 

Leomie captivated in this elegant sheer gown, with embroidery to add a touch of detail and keep a modest illusion whilst looking sexy.

Words By Nadia Clasper

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