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The who’s who of fashion descended on the Royal Albert Hall this week for the 2018 Fashion Awards, in partnership with Swarovski. Here’s who won what, and why

urban luxe VIRGIL ABLOH FOR OFF- WHITE

Virgil continues to redefne what luxury looks like now. No wonder he also scooped the same award last year.

accessories designer of the year DEMNA GVASALIA FOR BALENCIAGA

From the Triangle bag to platform Crocs, Demna never plays it safe. It really was the year of the Triple S sneakers, which sold out faster that you could say ‘dad trainers’.

brand of the year

GUCCI and business leader MARCO BIZZARRI FOR GUCCI

Under Bizzari (who won this category for the fourth year in a row), Gucci isn’t just a commercial powerhouse but also a creative agenda-setter.

swarovski award for positive change DAME VIVIENNE WESTWOOD

She’s the national treasure who would probably hate to be called that, and the fashion industry’s ultimate rebel. Over the past 25 years, Westwood has campaigned for numerous environmental and human rights charities and NGOS.

special recognition award for innovation CYRILL GUTSCH FOR PARLEY FOR THE OCEANS

This environmental nonproft organisation works with designers to reinvent the way in which products can be made and designed in order to turn a global problem into an opportunity – to protect our oceans.

british emerging talent menswear SAMUEL SA ROSS FOR A- COLD- COL WALL*

Brixton-born Samuel Ross’s A- COLD-WALL* explores the disparities of the British class system. Virgil Abloh (who Ross used to work for) sat front row at his S/S ’19 show. Watch this space.

british emerging talent womenswear RICHARD QUINN

He started the year with the Queen front row at his show, before seeing Amal Clooney wear his foil cape at the Met Ball. The Peckham boy is now fnishing on a suitable high.

british designer of the year menswear CRAIG GREEN

A unique talent, Green’s utilitarian-tinged designs are a perfect blend of cerebral and wearable. Oh and, PS, women also love his pieces.

british designer of the year womenswear CLARE WAIGHT KELLER FOR GIVENCHY

Thanks, in part, to a certain white dress, the understated Brit has had a brilliant 2018. This is her (well-deserved) crowning glory.

isabella blow award for fashion creator MERT & MARCUS

The photographic duo with the fashion world at their feet, Mert Atlas and Marcus Piggot like to celebrate ‘powerful women, women with a meaning’.

model of the year KAIA GERBER

Landing campaigns for Chanel, Valentino and Saint Laurent, walking in over 20 A/W ’18 shows, a collaboration with Karl Lagerfeld… baby Cindy is officially super.

outstanding achievement MIUCCIA PRADA

Need we say more?

designer of the year PIERPAOLO PICCIOLI FOR VALENTINO

Continuing to go from strength to strength, Pierpaolo’s A/W ’18 couture collection was one of his most accomplished – and moving – to date, and has served up some of this year’s most memorable red carpet moments.