Jonathan Anderson, Simone Rocha and Chopova Lowena among winners at The Fashion Awards

Grace Wales Bonner won British menswear designer of the year, beating Craig Green, Anderson, Kiko Kostadinov, Kim Jones and last year’s winner Martine Rose.

Emma Chopova and Laura Lowena of Chopova Lowena, winners of the 2023 New Establishment Award, took home the BFC Foundation Award, which celebrates designers that take part in one of the BFC’s support initiatives — Newgen, the Vogue and GQ Fashion Funds and the BFC Fashion Trust. The award was the first of the night, presented by music artists Joe Jonas and Olivia Dean. “It means so much to us. We love what we do,” said Lowena. Meanwhile, Priya Ahluwalia won the New Establishment Menswear Award, presented by Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems and British rapper Wretch 32. “To all the students up there, five years ago I was up there, and now I’m here. I’m so excited for your futures,” Ahluwalia said in her acceptance speech, addressing the upper section of the audience. Marco Capaldo won the New Establishment Womenswear Award, presented by actor Simone Ashley.

Stephen Jones won accessories designer of the year, presented by One Day actress Ambika Mod. “Wouldn’t this make a gorgeous hat?” he joked, placing the swirling sculptural trophy on his head. Each unique trophy was designed by interdisciplinary artist Jade Adeyemi in collaboration with Pandora.

Trans model Alex Consani won model of the year. Consani is known for her online content and sense of humour. “I am the first trans model to win this award,” she said after model Ashley Graham and Baby Reindeer star Nava Mau presented her with the award. “Now more than ever it’s an important conversation to be had, about how to support and uplift one another in this industry – especially those who have been made to feel insignificant. Because change is more than possible, it’s needed, and this is a step in the right direction.”

As already announced, Moncler CEO Remo Ruffini won the Trailblazer Award for his contribution to the fashion industry. Gucci received a special recognition award for its campaign ‘We Will Always Have London’, developed by creative director Sabato De Sarno and photographer and activist Nan Goldin.

During the evening, Jama and Radical invited outgoing BFC CEO Caroline Rush to the stage. “This industry is nothing without dreams, creativity, freedom of thought and diversity, and it has been my absolute privilege over the last 15 years to be a champion, supporter, cheerleader for so many of you in this room,” she said.

See the full list of winners below.

Designer of the year: Jonathan Anderson

British womenswear designer: Simone Rocha

British menswear designer: Grace Wales Bonner for Wales Bonner

New Establishment Womenswear: Marco Capaldo for 16Arlington

New Establishment Menswear: Priya Ahluwalia for Ahluwalia

BFC Foundation designer: Emma Chopova and Laura Lowena for Chopova Lowena

British accessories designer: Stephen Jones

Model of the year: Alex Consani

Outstanding Achievement: Tom Ford

Trailblazer: Remo Ruffini

Cultural Innovator: A$AP Rocky

Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator: Tyler Mitchell

Pandora Leader of Change: Issa Rae

Special recognition: Sophia Neophitou-Apostolou

Special recognition: Margaret Barbour

Special recognition: Nan Goldin and Gucci

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