The 2025 Fashion Awards — All the Winners & Key Takeaways
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The 2025 Fashion Awards, organized by the British Fashion Council, returned to London’s Royal Albert Hall with a renewed focus on creative leadership, cultural impact and industry progression. Hosted by Colman Domingo, the event highlighted how designers and creators are redefining craftsmanship, storytelling and global influence.
The arrivals carpet set the tone for the evening, reflecting a shift toward bold individuality — from directional bespoke looks to emerging designers making high-visibility statements. Inside, the BFC underscored its commitment to industry growth, announcing a record-breaking £1 million raised to support new talent, aligning with CEO Laura Weir’s mission to strengthen the future of British fashion.
This year’s winners reflect broader trends across the industry: cross-house creative direction, culturally anchored menswear, and a continued rise of boundary-pushing independent designers. Meanwhile, cultural figures like Little Simz and longstanding leaders such as Brunello Cucinelli were recognised for contributions that extend beyond fashion itself — signalling a holistic view of excellence across the creative landscape.
2025 Winners — At a Glance
- Designer of the Year Jonathan Anderson (Dior & JW Anderson)
- British Womenswear Designer of the Year Sarah Burton (Givenchy)
- British Menswear Designer of the Year Grace Wales Bonner (Wales Bonner)
- The Vanguard Award Dilara Findikoğlu
- Model of the Year Anok Yai
- Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator Rei Kawakubo, Adrian Joffe & 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 & Raphaelle Moore
- Cultural Innovator Award Little Simz
- The Pandora Leader of Change Award Sam Woolf
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