The Royal Albert Hall played host to the annual Fashion Awards on Monday night, drawing a constellation of designers, models, and celebrities, including Lily Allen of West End Girl fame, Traitors star Cat Burns, and Vogue editor Anna Wintour.
Singers Ellie Goulding and actress Sienna Miller showcased their baby bumps as they graced the blue carpet—a departure from the traditional red carpet, orchestrated by the British Fashion Council.
Jonathan Anderson, the creative director of Dior, was honored as Designer of the Year, while Grace Wales Bonner received the British Menswear Designer of the Year award, and Givenchy’s Sarah Burton was recognized as British Womenswear Designer of the Year.
Model of the Year, Sudanese-American supermodel Anok Yai, offered an empowering message: “To all the little black girls watching me right now, your colour is not a curse… you are more powerful than you can imagine.”
Singer Raye punctuated the evening with a dynamic performance, transitioning from “Cry Me A River” to her latest single, “Where Is My Husband!”
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The collection featured an array of bespoke gowns, high-end fashion pieces, and vintage Biba creations.
She was renowned for her eccentric and outlandish designs, favored by stars such as Lady Gaga and Kylie Minogue.