Summary

  • Irish-born fashion designer Jonathan Anderson has won Designer of the Year at the UK Fashion Awards, for the second year running

  • Other nominees for the night's most prestigious prize included Chemena Kamali for Chloé and Miuccia Prada for Miu Miu

  • Rihanna and A$AP Rocky joined stars from the worlds of fashion and entertainment for the awards at London’s Royal Albert Hall

  • A$AP Rocky is given the award for Cultural Innovator, telling the crowd that it "means so much" to him

  • Maya Jama and Kojey Radical are hosting tonight's ceremony - designer Tom Ford is honoured with an Outstanding Achievement Award

  • Our reporters at the ceremony will be bringing you all the action live on this page

  1. ...and the award goes to Grace Wales Bonnerpublished at 21:17 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2024

    The British Menswear Designer of the Year award goes to Grace Wales Bonner for Wales Bonner.

    The Fashion Awards says the award recognises "a leading British menswear designer or business who has consistently made a global impact with their innovative and creative designs, shaping the burgeoning international menswear landscape".

  2. Who's in the running for British Menswear Designer of the Year?published at 21:16 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2024

    Up next, we have the award for British Menswear Designer of the Year. Here are the nominees:

    • Craig Green for Craig Green
    • Grace Wales Bonner for Wales Bonner
    • Jonathan Anderson for JW Anderson & Loewe
    • Kiko Kostadinov for Kiko Kostadinov
    • Kim Jones for Dior Men
    • Martine Rose for Martine Rose
  3. Blondie sing Heart of Glasspublished at 21:09 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2024

    Rachel Flynn
    Reporting from the Royal Albert Hall

    To celebrate Gucci's award, Blondie takes the stage to sing their 1979 hit Heart of Glass.

    They received a huge round of applause when taking the stage - and the performance so far is pretty legendary.

    Blondie singing on stage
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    Blondie is the first surprise performer of the night

  4. Gucci receives Special Recognition Award for London campaignpublished at 21:03 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2024

    Gucci has just been handed a Special Recognition award or its 'We Will Always have London' campaign.

    It's a campaign by Creative Director Sabato De Sarno, captured by photographer and activist, Nan Goldin.

    The Fashion Awards says the campaign is a "bold tribute to London’s creative spirit and its profound influence on global fashion".

    Nan Goldin holds an award on stage at the Royal Albert HallImage source, Getty Images
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    Nan Goldin (right) accepts the award

  5. 'I'm very delighted to get this award,' says Dame Margaretpublished at 21:02 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2024

    Dame Margaret Barbour, the chair of English brand Barbour, famous for its waxed cotton jackets, has just received the Special Recognition Award.

    In her speech, she pays homage to her late husband, John.

    "I'm very delighted to get this award," she says.

    Dame Margaret was appointed to the Board of Directors of J Barbour & Sons in 1968 after the sudden death of her husband.

    She's often credited for turning Barbour, a brand initially aimed at farmers and fisherman, into a fashion staple which is now sold in more than 55 countries worldwide.

  6. Dame Margaret Barbour wins Special Recognition Awardpublished at 20:55 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2024
    Breaking

    Dame Margaret Barbour on stage at the London Fashion Awards in a gold jacketImage source, Getty Images

    Dame Margaret Barbour, chairman of J Barbour & Sons - also known as Barbour - wins a Special Recognition award.

    The company was established by her late husband's great-grandfather, John Barbour, in 1894, and has since dressed royals and celebrities.

    Dame Margaret designed the Bedale, the Beaufort and the Border Barbour jackets - which are said to have made the company a household name.

    The Barbour Foundation has donated £29m to charitable causes, mainly in the North East - where Barbour was founded.

    Prince Charles, Prince of Wales stands with Dame Margaret Barbour after unveiling a plaque during a visit to Royal Warrant Holder, J Barbour And Sons Ltd on November 9, 2021 in South Shields, Tyne & Wear, EnglandImage source, Getty Images
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    Barbour (pictured with King Charles in November 2021) is the chairman of J Barbour & Sons

  7. Marco Capaldo wins New Establishment Womenswear Awardpublished at 20:51 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2024

    Marco Capaldo holds his womenswear awardImage source, Getty

    Presented by Bridgerton actress Simone Ashley, the award for New Establishment Womenswear goes to Marco Capaldo for 16 Arlington.

    "Designers are chosen for their impressive showcasing of their collections, business growth, their prevalence on the red carpet and the international headlines driven by their collection," according to the Fashion Awards.

  8. Who's up for New Establishment Womenswear?published at 20:48 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2024

    This award "recognises womenswear designers who have created a new movement in British fashion and have a sustained impact on the industry globally."

    Here's the list to choose from this year:

    • Dilara Findikoglu for Dilara Findikoglu
    • Jawara Alleyne for Jawara Alleyne
    • Laura and Deanna Fanning for Kiko Kostadinov
    • Emma Chopova and Laura Lowena for Chopova Lowena
    • Marco Capaldo for 16Arlington
  9. ...and the award goes to Priya Ahluwalia for Ahluwaliapublished at 20:46 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2024

    Priya Ahluwalia receives the New Establishment Menswear AwardImage source, Getty Images

    Priya Ahluwalia for Ahluwalia wins the award for New Establishment Menswear.

    This award "recognises menswear designers who have created a new movement in British fashion and have a sustained impact on the industry globally," says the Fashion Awards.

  10. The shortlist for the New Establishment Menswear awardpublished at 20:45 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2024

    Here's a look at the list of nominees for the next award:

    • Aaron Esh for Aaron Esh
    • Foday Dumbuya for Labrum London
    • Nicholas Daley for Nicholas Daley
    • Priya Ahluwalia for Ahluwahlia
    • Stefan Cooke and Jake Burt for Stefan Cooke

  11. Tyler Mitchell wins Isabella Blow award for Fashion Creatorpublished at 20:43 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2024

    Tyler Mitchell on stage at the Royal Albert HallImage source, Getty Images

    American photographer Tyler Mitchell, known for photographing Beyoncé's Vogue cover in 2018, wins the Isabella Blow award for Fashion Creator.

    He was the first African-American photographer to shoot a Vogue cover, and has since photographed Vogue covers of Dua Lipa, Kamala Harris and Zendaya.

    Mitchell is celebrated for his "incredible contribution to fashion, photography and culture," the Fashion Awards says.

  12. Chopova Lowena wins BFC Foundation Awardpublished at 20:41 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2024

    The winner of the British Fashion Council Foundation Award is Emma Chopova and Laura Lowena for Chopova Lowena.

    It was introduced by singers Olivia Dean and Joe Jonas.

    Laura Lowena and Emma Chopova accept the BFC Foundation Award during The Fashion Awards 2024 presented by Pandora at Royal Albert Hall on December 02, 2024 in London, England.Image source, Getty Images
  13. Here comes the first award of the nightpublished at 20:39 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2024

    Our first award of the night is the BFC Foundation Award. The Fashion Awards says it recognises the purposes of the event by celebrating current designers receiving support through one of the Foundation's core initiatives.

    Here are the nominees:

    • Aaron Esh
    • Bianca Saunders
    • Chopova Lowena
    • Labrum London
    • Tolu Coker
  14. Kojey Radical hints at surprise musical guestpublished at 20:37 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2024

    Rachel Flynn
    reporting from the Royal Albert Hall

    Hosts Maya Jama and Kojey Radical on stage during The Fashion Awards 2024 presented by Pandora at Royal Albert Hall on December 02, 2024 in London, EnglandImage source, Getty Images

    Welcoming everyone to the awards, Maya Jama gives a shout out to fashion students sat at the top of the gallery, who she says are the future, and definitely the "life of the party".

    Maya's co-host Kojey Radical says he noticed a surprise guest enter the back of the Royal Albert Hall, hinting at a musical performance later on.

  15. Fashion Awards begin with performance from Chloe x Hallepublished at 20:31 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2024

    Seher Asaf
    Reporting from the Royal Albert Hall

    The fashion industry's biggest night of the year has officially begun with a dazzling performance from Halle Bailey and Chloe Bailey.

    Stay tuned as we bring you all the latest from the ceremony.

    Chloe x Halle performing
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    Our team of BBC reporters are watching from the side lines

  16. Drag Race's Bimini Bon Boulash is an ethereal visionpublished at 20:30 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2024

    Freya Scott Turner
    Reporting from the Royal Albert Hall

    A few moments ago, star of UK Drag Race Bimini Bin Boulash sashayed down the red carpet.

    Stopping to speak to the press gaggle about their ethereal Di Petsa cream look, Bimini exclaimed “I’m the stompiest witch that ever lived.”

    Their favourite designer of all time? Punk legend Vivienne Westwood of course.

    Although, it’s Madonna they really want to work with. She’s their favourite artist. “I’m still waiting on your call baby," they tease.

    As 2024 winds to an end, it’s a time to reflect on fashion highs and lows. Asked about any outfit regrets, Bimini hoots “oh my God, go look on my Getty images".

    Though ultimately, Bimini’s advice is to “own it” even if you look back and cringe. “I wanted to wear it at one point.”

    Bimini Bon Boulash in a white dress on the red carpet
  17. Rihanna and A$AP Rocky arrive at the Fashion Awardspublished at 20:17 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2024
    Breaking

    Fashionably late, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have just arrived as the Fashion Awards are about to begin.

    There were rumours for the past few hours that the couple would make an appearance, and now they've made their official entrance. Wearing a bold fascinator and opting for a pop of colour, no one is doing it like Rihanna.

    A$AP Rocky is receiving the Cultural Innovator Award tonight.

    Rihanna and Asap RockyImage source, Getty Images
  18. Emily in Paris star: 'It's just as nerve-racking as ever'published at 20:14 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2024

    Lucien Laviscount wearing a black suitImage source, Getty Images
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    Lucien Laviscount wears black tie to the Fashion Awards

    Speaking to BBC News, Lucien Laviscount - known most recently for his role in the Netflix show Emily in Paris - says despite being a regular at the Fashion Awards, it's "just as nerve-racking as ever".

    Wearing head-to-toe Dolce and Gabbana, he says he's recently been taking French lessons to help with his role in the show.

    "I'm getting better, I'm trying," he says.

  19. Royal Albert Hall feels like a club ahead of the ceremonypublished at 19:57 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2024

    Rachel Flynn
    reporting from the Royal Albert Hall

    The Royal Albert Hall

    The inside of the Royal Albert Hall feels like a nightclub - without doubt the coolest one I’ve ever been to.

    Bass is thudding and reflections from a giant disco ball cover the hall. It’s time for last minute snaps before the ceremony begins.

  20. Celebrities catching up inside the venuepublished at 19:50 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2024

    Rachel Flynn
    reporting from the Royal Albert Hall

    The Fashion Awards venue

    The corridors of the Royal Albert Hall are star studded to say the very least.

    A-listers and designers are catching up outside their boxes, as we walk to find our seats for the evening. So far I’ve spotted the cast of the film Saltburn, One Day actress Ambika Mod and podcaster Elizabeth Day.