ACCESSORY DESIGNER: Anya Hindmarch, Rupert Sanderson, Tom Binns?The was celebrated in suitable style last night, with an A-list array of guests and the crème de la crème of the UK design scene.Leading the celebrity contingency was , who flew the flag for her eponymous label in a floor-skimming black gown with bejeweled shoulders. Victoria cut a strikingly similar figure to , who also opted for a long black dress with sweeping train, albeit her version was sheer and teamed with a signature little black blazer.But Moss wasn't just there to strike a pose: the fashionista was awarded the London 25 Award, a new accolade voted for by the public. She was presented with her gong by Vivienne Westwood and told the crowds, 'Wow! Lila is going to love this!'The modeling world provided a slew of familiar faces, including supers Eva Herzigova, , , , Natalia Vodianova and , but it was a newcomer who scooped the covetable Model of the Year award - . The rock offspring, who fronted this year's campaign for Hudson Jeans, took the time to thank her mother, Jerry Hall, calling the veteran beauty, '(my) biggest inspiration.'Burberry Chief Creative Officer Christopher Bailey scooped the much-coveted Designer of the Year award following the label's triumphant return to London Fashion Week in September, while the fashion house was also named Designer Brand of the Year.Topping off a year in the spotlight, and following her star turn in documentary The September Issue, Grace Coddington was awarded the Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator.
Representing the country's best new talent, Holly Fulton and Peter Pilotto won the Swarovski's Emerging Talent Awards, while established talent was recognised too - John Galliano was honoured with the Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Design award.?Today, the British Fashion Council has unveiled the shortlist for the 2008 British Fashion Awards.Supported by Swarovski, the ceremony will take place on 25 November and is set to be a glittering affair, packed with the industry's leading lights.'The Awards celebrate the extraordinary talent within the British fashion industry as highlighted in this year’s nominees list,' Hilary |