The Fashion Awards 2025 in London celebrated women reshaping global fashion. From designers to models to cultural innovators, this year’s winners proved that women now lead the narrative of style, identity, and culture.
If you are big on female fashion leadership, trends in womenswear, or representation in modelling, this is the awards recap you cannot miss.
Designer of the Year — Jonathan Anderson
Jonathan Anderson won Designer of the Year for his bold work at Dior and JW Anderson. He challenges gender norms in fashion and inspires a new generation of creatives. His win signals how women and male allies are redefining identity through design.
British Womenswear Designer of the Year — Sarah Burton
Sarah Burton continues to prove that women-led couture shapes culture. Her work at Givenchy celebrates craftsmanship, emotion, and female power. Her win highlights the importance of female fashion leadership in 2025.
British Menswear Designer of the Year — Grace Wales Bonner
Grace Wales Bonner’s menswear designs redefine masculinity. She shows how women now influence both womenswear and menswear. Her award signals that women’s creative power extends across all fashion categories.
Vanguard Award — Dilara Findikoğlu
Dilara Findikoğlu won the Vanguard Award for bold, experimental, and feminist design. She represents the emerging generation of female fashion innovators. Her work inspires both women in fashion and women looking for creative freedom.
Model of the Year — Anok Yai
Anok Yai won Model of the Year, making history as a Black model celebrated globally. Her win reflects the growing demand for representation, diversity, and inclusion in fashion.
Cultural Innovator Award — Little Simz
Little Simz earned the Cultural Innovator Award for merging music, performance, and fashion. Her win highlights how cultural influence shapes style trends globally.
Other Honorees
- Chanel: Special Recognition for 100 years of UK influence.
- Brunello Cucinelli: Outstanding Achievement Award.
- Kate Hawley: Costume Designer of the Year.
- Rei Kawakubo, Adrian Joffe & Dickon Bowden: Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator.
- Tania Fares / BFC Fashion Trust: Special Recognition Award.
- Melanie Ward: Posthumous Outstanding Contribution Award.