London’s Royal Albert Hall held the annual Fashion Awards last night with a dazzling array of stars from the world of style, including pregnant Meghan Markle.
Meghan Markle with Givenchy’s designer Clare Waight Keller.
Markle, and her royal bump, made a surprise appearance at the ceremony to present Givenchy’s artistic director, and the person behind her wedding, Clare Waight Keller with an award for Womenswear Designer of the Year.
Meghan Markle in Givenchy.
The Duchess Of Sussex was dressed a black one shoulder gown by the French fashion house as she took to the stage and said:
“As all of you in this room know, we have a deep connection to what we wear. Sometimes, it’s very personal and sometimes it’s emotional. But for me this connection is rooted in, really being able to understand that it’s about supporting and empowering each other, especially as women.”
Pierpaolo Piccioli for Valentino
Highest accolade of the night went to Pierpaolo Piccioli for Valentino who received the Designer of the Year Award. Other winners were Dame Vivienne Westwood who took home the Swarovski trophy for positive change, Miuccia Prada was the recipient of the outstanding achievement award, while Kaia Gerber was awarded Model of The Year. Robert Pattinson took to the stage to honour Kim Jones, creative director of Dior Men, with the British Fashion Council’s inaugural trailblazer award.
Alek Wek in Emilia Wickstead.
The celebrations were hosted by model Alek Wek – who stunned on the red carpet in Emilia Wickstead – and comedian Jack Whitehall. As expected, we admired plenty of show stopping fashion moments on the red carpet including Kendall Jenner in a golden Julien Macdonald dress, Winnie Harlow in Atelier Versace, Rosamund Pike in Givenchy and our top choice – Margot Robbie in Rodarte.
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See the full list of winners below.
Accessories Designer of the Year
Demna Gvasalia for BalenciagaBrand of the Year
GucciBritish Designer of the Year Menswear
Craig Green for Craig GreenBritish Designer of the Year Womenswear
Clare Waight Keller for GivenchyBritish Emerging Talent Menswear
Samuel Ross for A-Cold-WallBritish Emerging Talent Womenswear
Richard Quinn for Richard QuinnBusiness Leader
Marco Bizzarri for GucciDesigner of the Year
Pierpaolo Piccioli for ValentinoModel of the Year
Kaia GerberUrban Luxe
Off-White2018 Trailblazer Award
Kim JonesIsabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator
Mert & MarcusOutstanding Achievement
Miuccia PradaSpecial Recognition Award for Innovation
Parley for the OceansSwarovski Award for Positive Change
Vivienne Westwood
