The Fashion Awards 2025: British Fashion Council Unveils Nominees
London, UK — September 4, 2025 — The stage is officially set for one of fashion’s most anticipated nights of the year. The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced the nominees for The Fashion Awards 2025 presented by Pandora, which will take place on *Monday, December 1st at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Known as both a cultural spectacle and a philanthropic engine, the awards celebrate creativity while raising funds for the BFC Foundation, which supports emerging talent across the industry.
Redefining Fashion’s Cultural Power
More than just a glamorous evening, The Fashion Awards are a reflection of how style drives culture, politics, and global conversations. This year’s shortlist spans designers who embody innovation, bold vision, and cultural influence. From industry heavyweights like Miuccia Prada and Rick Owens to groundbreaking British voices like Martine Rose and Grace Wales Bonner, the nominees capture the vibrancy and diversity of fashion’s evolving landscape.
2025 Nominees
Designer of the Year celebrates global icons whose collections have left an undeniable mark:
• Glenn Martens (Diesel & Maison Margiela)
• Jonathan Anderson (Dior & JW Anderson)
• Martine Rose (Martine Rose)
• Miuccia Prada (Miu Miu)
• Rick Owens (Rick Owens)
• Willy Chavarria (Willy Chavarria)
British Womenswear Designer of the Year puts a spotlight on the designers rewriting femininity through craftsmanship and imagination:
• KNWLS (Charlotte Knowles & Alexandre Arsenault)
• Chopova Lowena (Emma Chopova & Laura Lowena)
• Erdem Moralıoğlu (ERDEM)
• Sarah Burton (Givenchy)
• Simone Rocha (Simone Rocha)
British Menswear Designer of the Year honors voices shaping masculinity on a global scale:
• Craig Green (Craig Green)
• Foday Dumbuya (LABRUM London)
• Grace Wales Bonner (Wales Bonner)
• Kiko Kostadinov (KIKO KOSTADINOV)
• Nicholas Daley (Nicholas Daley)
• Stefan Cooke & Jake Burt (STEFAN COOKE)
Finally, the Vanguard Award acknowledges emerging designers defining the future of British fashion through fearless creativity:
• Aaron Esh (AARON ESH)
• Dilara Fındıkoğlu (Dilara Fındıkoğlu)
• Feben (FEBEN)
• Steve O Smith (Steve O Smith)
• Tolu Coker (TOLU COKER)
• Torishéju Dumi (TORISHÉJU)
Behind the Selection
This year’s nominees were chosen by a panel of 19 distinguished editors, critics, and buyers, including Adam Baidawi (GQ), Ahmad Swaid (Dazed MENA), and Sarah Mower MBE (Vogue Runway). Their collective insight ensures that the awards not only celebrate creativity but also reflect diversity, innovation, and cultural leadership within the industry.
Why It Matters
The Fashion Awards are more than a night of recognition. They fuel the BFC Foundation’s mission to nurture the next generation of fashion talent through scholarships, mentorship, and global platforms like LONDON show ROOMS. With Pandora as the presenting partner and support from eBay and The Peninsula London, the evening underscores the growing collaboration between fashion, culture, and commerce.
Looking Ahead to December
On December 1st, the Royal Albert Hall will transform into a global fashion stage, bringing together designers, celebrities, and cultural leaders for a night that celebrates excellence while funding the future. As the industry anticipates the winners, one thing is clear: 2025’s nominees embody the creative energy redefining fashion today.
Tickets are now available at fashionawards.com.
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