The winners of the 2025 fashion awards are finally here.
Last night, the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London played host to the annual Fashion Awards, an event that continues to celebrate both British and international talents who are shaping the fashion industry today. The ceremony, which has been held since 1989, is overseen by the British Fashion Council, marking a significant occasion for the fashion community.
This year’s awards were particularly noteworthy as they were the first under the leadership of the British Fashion Council’s new CEO, Laura Weir. Taking up her new role in January, Weir has already made considerable strides in supporting the fashion industry, including the launch of new scholarship and mentorship programs and the waiving of London Fashion Week fees. These initiatives have garnered enthusiastic support from both established brands and emerging designers, signaling a promising shift in the landscape of British fashion.
Hosted by actor Colman Domingo, the evening was not just a celebration of past and present achievements, but also a forward-looking event aimed at encouraging creativity and innovation across the fashion industry. While some winners had been previously announced, such as Anok Yai, who was honored with the Model of the Year award, and Little Simz, who received the Cultural Innovator Award, the suspense continued as the ceremony unfolded.
The winners in several key categories were announced in real time during the show, showcasing the diverse talent that characterizes the fashion landscape today. Here are all the winners from the 2025 Fashion Awards:
Designer of the Year
- Rick Owens
- Martine Rose
- Willy Chavarria
British Women’s Wear Designer of the Year
- Simone Rocha
- Emma Chopova and Laura Lowena-Irons for Chopova Lowena
- Sarah Burton for Givenchy (Winner)
- Charlotte Knowles and Alexandre Arsenault for KNWLS
- Erdem Moralioğlu for Erdem
British Menswear Designer of The Year
- Kiko Kostadinov
- Craig Green
- Nicholas Daley
- Foday Dumbuya for Labrum London
- Stefan Cooke and Jake Burt for Stefan Cooke
- Grace Wales Bonner for Wales Bonner (Winner)
The Vanguard Award
- Aaron Esh
- Dilara Findokoğlu (Winner)
- Feben
- Steve O Smith
- Tolu Coker
- Torshéju Dumi for Torisheju
2025 Honorees:
Model of the Year
- Anok Yai
Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator
- Rei Kawakubo, Adrian Joffe, and Dickon Bowden
Special Recognition Award
- 15 Years of BFC Fashion Trust
Special Recognition Award
- Delphine Arnault
Outstanding Achievement Award
- Brunello Cucinelli
25 Years of Fashion East
- Lulu Kennedy and Raphaelle Moore
Cultural Innovator Award
- Little Simz
Pandora Style Moment of the Year Award
- Sam Woolf
Photo: Instagram/anokyai
