British Fashion Council (BFC) announced the nominees for The Fashion Awards 2022, which will take place on Monday, December 5th, at The Royal Albert Hall in London. The event celebrates the role of fashion in self-expression, escapism and optimism and its positioning at the intersection of culture. Over 1000 members of the international fashion industry voted for this year’s global accolades, defining the final nominees, winners and Leaders of Change.
I would like to congratulate all the nominees of The Fashion Awards 2022. Each one of them contributes a remarkable amount towards creating an industry that promotes self-expression and individuality, perpetuates joy and optimism and pioneers in innovation and positive change. I look forward to celebrating the incredible work of our nominees, Leaders of Change, Award winners and the wider industry on 5th December. – Caroline Rush, Chief Executive BFC
The Fashion Awards 2022 Nominees are:
Designer of the Year
Demna for Balenciaga
Jonathan Anderson for JW Anderson & LOEWE
Matthieu Blazy for Bottega Veneta
Miuccia Prada
Pierpaolo Piccioli for Valentino
Model of the Year
Adut Akech
Bella Hadid
Lila Moss
Paloma Elsesser
Quannah Chasinghorse
Independent British Brand
Bianca Saunders
Erdem
JW Anderson
Molly Goddard
Wales Bonner
BFC Foundation Award
Ahluwalia
Chopova Lowena
Nensi Dojaka
S.S.DALEY
Wales Bonner
“The 2022 accolades also include fifteen Leaders of Change; the designers, brands, creatives, and individuals who created positive change within the fashion industry this past year under three categories: Environment, People and Creativity. These will be revealed live during the show. Other awards include the Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator and Outstanding Achievement Award. Jefferson Hack will receive a Special Recognition Award for Cultural Curation for empowering youth through creativity and for creating countless opportunities for next generation creatives. Additionally, the event will recognise 50 of the most innovative and inspiring young creative talent from around the world as part of NEW WAVE: Creatives.” – from BFC