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2008 British Fashion Awards Winners Announcement London (November 25, 2008) The British Fashion Council is delighted to announce Luella Bartley as the winner of the prestigious Designer of the Year

1 2008 British Fashion Awards Winners Announcement London (November 25, 2008) The British Fashion Council is delighted to announce Luella Bartley as the winner of the prestigious Designer of the Year Award. Ten other leading fashion figures were also honoured at the 2008 British Fashion Awards, supported by Swarovski, held this evening at Lawrence Hall, Westminster, London. Hosted by broadcaster Mariella Frostrup, the ceremony saw designers, models, fashion editors and stylists, and industry VIPs joined by a glamorous line-up of guests and presenters, including Claudia Schiffer, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Alex James, and Erin O Connor. Milliner Stephen Jones received the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Design in recognition for his extraordinary career during which he has collaborated with fashion designers established and new, as well as creating masterpieces of headwear for other creative industries such as music, film and dance. The Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator, which was renamed last year in honour of the late visionary stylist, went to photographer Tim Walker. Jimmy Choo won the Designer Brand category. Headed by Founder and President Tamara Mellon, and CEO Joshua Schulman, the company which was founded in 1996 now enjoys the visibility of a major luxury accessories brand with 70 branded stores in many of the world's top locations. Christopher Bailey, Creative Director for Burberry was named Menswear Designer for the second consecutive year.

2 For the first time the Bespoke Award was created in recognition of an important sector of the industry and was awarded to Richard James for his contribution to British tailoring. New to the British Fashion Awards this year are the Swarovski Emerging Talent Awards for Ready-to-Wear and Accessories. They were conceived by the British Fashion Council and Swarovski to recognise and financially reward designers as they establish their fledgling fashion businesses. Louise Goldin won the ready to wear award and Nicholas Kirkwood was triumphant in the accessories category. Swarovski, the world s leading producer of cut crystal stones, has enjoyed collaborating with the greatest names in fashion for over 110 years, and is proud to sponsor the British Fashion Awards ceremony for the third consecutive year. Today, CRYSTALLIZED Swarovski Elements are recognised as the ultimate ingredient in fashion, jewellery and interior design around the world. Aside from adding the requisite sparkle to the event with an incredible Swarovski Crystal Palace chandelier, designed by Lenny Kravitz, Swarovski s involvement, has allowed for the creation of the two new awards presented to the Britain s most promising designers in ready to wear and accessories. Swarovski is an enthusiastic supporter of the newest talents in fashion and are proud to continue their role as a patron of the most dynamic young designers in the world. - Ends - For enquiries about the British Fashion Awards and the British Fashion Council: Caroline Rush, Crush Communications, / Gemma Ebelis, Crush Communications, / For information on Swarovski Pascale Montaner,

3 Notes to Editors: FULL LIST OF WINNERS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN FASHION DESIGN: Stephen Jones presented by Erin O Connor Master milliner Stephen Jones creations have graced the heads of some of the world s most famous faces, as well as international catwalks, concert stages, cinema screens, and prestigious museums of the world. He opened his first salon in 1980, a year after graduating from Central Saint Martin s, and was soon designing for some of the fashion s most influential designers. As well as collaborating with the world s top fashion creatives, he has also worked with well known names in film and music. For the past two years, Stephen has been working with the V&A to present Hats: An Anthology by Stephen Jones a blockbuster exhibition set to launch during London Fashion Week in February DESIGNER OF THE YEAR: Luella Bartley presented by Alexandra Shulman Luella Bartley s label is one of the country s most popular exports. She came to fashion design via journalism having worked at the Evening Standard and Vogue. She made her catwalk debut in 2000 with her second collection entitled Daddy, Who Were The Clash?. A year later she started showing her collections in New York but made a triumphant return to London Fashion Week in September 2007, where she has been showing since. Her current AW 08 collection was influenced by The Wicker Man and the witch museum in Boscastle, Cornwall where she lives. ACCESSORY DESIGNER: Rupert Sanderson presented by Roisin Murphy Rupert Sanderson resigned from a promising career in advertising to learn how to make shoes at the Cordwainers College in East London. He founded his eponymous company after returning from Italy in 2001 where he worked for Sergio Rossi and Bruno Magli. By way of reinforcing his design principles, in July 2006 he bought a controlling interest in the factory he had been working with since he produced his first collection to ensure the skills and know-how built up over generations were safeguarded. Rupert Sanderson has two London stores located in Mayfair and Knightsbridge and his shoes are available in over 100 department and specialist stores in fashion capitals around the world. BESPOKE: Richard James presented by Lord Coe and Jeremy Langmead Since arriving on the British menswear scene 15 years ago, Richard James has set a benchmark for British tailoring. The label has become synonymous with a clean, slim silhouette, expert craftsmanship and use of exclusive materials. The bespoke business has a dedicated store on Clifford Street, opposite the flagship on London s Savile Row; for the opening of the store in Roppongi, Tokyo, Richard James taught master Japanese tailors in the artistry of Savile Row bespoke.

4 MENSWEAR DESIGNER: Christopher Bailey for Burberry presented by Alex James Yorkshire-born Christopher Bailey was appointed Creative Director of British label Burberry in 2001, and is responsible for the design of all Burberry collections and product lines, as well as overseeing the company s overall image, through advertising, corporate art direction and store design and visuals. Under his direction the brand has achieved global recognition, created covetable accessories and iconic advertising campaigns. MODEL OF THE YEAR: Jourdan Dunn presented by Christian Slater Jourdan Dunn has been the model of She was the first black model in 10 years to walk for Prada when she stepped out on the catwalk for their Autumn/Winter 2008 collection. She has graced the front covers of i-d, Pop, British Vogue, and famously the Vogue Italia cover of their black issue. To date, she has appeared in advertising campaigns for Gap, TopShop and Benetton, and walked for all the key designers in New York, London, Milan and Paris. RED CARPET DESIGNER: Matthew Williamson presented by Emilia Fox In 2007 Matthew Williamson celebrated his tenth year in a career that has been defined by the use of pattern, print and colour. His beautiful dresses were made famous on the red carpet by Sienna Miller, Kiera Knightly, Thandie Newton, Scarlett Johansson, Mischa Barton, Jade Jagger, Nicole Kidman and Kylie Minogue. ISABELLA BLOW AWARD FOR FASHION CREATOR: Tim Walker presented by David Furnish Tim Walker s career was launched when he became the third Independent Young Photographer of the Year. He has gone on to establish himself at the cutting edge of fashion photography with an individual style recognised by juxtaposing the everyday with the absurd in often opulent locations to create captivating images. His innovative photography can be seen in magazines including Vogue, W and Harper s Bazaar. He has also shot advertising campaigns for clients including Barneys, Comme des Garcons, Gap and Yohji Yamamoto. A retrospective of Tim s work was held at the Design Museum in DESIGNER BRAND: Jimmy Choo presented by Sophie Ellis Bextor Tamara Mellon founded the luxury goods company in 1996 with Mr. Jimmy Choo, the couture shoe maker based in London s East End. Jimmy Choo opened its first store in Knightsbridge, London followed other in New York and Los Angeles. In April 2001, Mr Jimmy Choo s equity share of the business was purchased by Equinox Luxury Holdings Ltd. In February 2007, Jimmy Choo once again made the headlines after being acquired by TowerBrook Capital Partners, the international private equity firm, a deal which valued the company at 185 million. As well as shoes, the Jimmy Choo collection now includes handbags and sunglasses, which was launched in 2008.

5 SWAROVSKI EMERGING TALENT AWARD ACCESSORIES: Nicholas Kirkwood presented by Claudia Schiffer and Jefferson Hack Kirkwood s first collection was launched in spring 2005 and comprised of architecturally inspired pieces. Critically acclaimed for his craftsmanship and his individual style using geometric forms and strong clean lines. Inspired by structural shapes, his shoes are free of excessive decorative elements, the focus always being on innovation of form. Kirkwood is also part of the British Fashion Council s New Generation talent support scheme sponsored by TOPSHOP. SWAROVSKI EMERGING TALENT AWARD READY TO WEAR: Louise Goldin presented by Claudia Schiffer and Jefferson Hack Ever since her graduation from Central Saint Martin s in 2005, Louise Goldin has been credited for redefining knitwear through innovative texture, layering and body-conscious silhouettes. Part of the British Fashion Council s New Generation talent support scheme sponsored by TOPSHOP, Louise Goldin s show is becoming a must see on the London Fashion Week schedule. This year s British Fashion Awards have also been supported by Grazia, Bentley, Evian, MAC, Toni & Guy, Moet & Chandon, Tanqueray, Jalouse Previous winners of the British Designer of the Year are: 2007: Stella McCartney 2006: Giles Deacon 2005: Christopher Bailey 2004: Phoebe Philo 2003, 2001, 1997, 1996: Alexander McQueen 2000, 1999: Hussein Chalayan 1997, 1995, 1994, 1987: John Galliano 1993: John Rocha 1992, 1988: Rifat Ozbek 1991, 1990: Vivienne Westwood 1989: Workers for Freedom 1986: Jasper Conran 1985: Betty Jackson 1984: Katharine Hamnett

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