The British Council Reveals 2018 Fashion Awards Nominees
Including Virgil Abloh, Adut Akech, Kaia Gerber, Bella Hadid, Riccardo Tisci, and more.
Including Virgil Abloh, Adut Akech, Kaia Gerber, Bella Hadid, Riccardo Tisci, and more.
Text: AJ Longabaugh
Announcing their 2018 nominees, the British Fashion Council has revealed the nominees for this year's Fashion Awards.
Celebrating exceptional work in every facet of the industry including design, business, and modeling, The Fashion Awards has partnered with Swarovski to honor the winners which will be decided by 2,000+ industry figures throughout 32 different countries. Supporting emerging fashion talent, The Fashion Awards also raises money for the British Fashion Council's Education foundation, allowing the next generation of designers to continue to thrive and grow with and into their craft.
In a press release, the BFC says, "The Fashion Awards in partnership with Swarovski recognize creativity and innovation in fashion, celebrating exceptional individuals whose imagination and creativity has broken new ground in fashion globally over the past 12 months as well as brands and businesses that have transformed the possibilities of fashion today."
Nominees for the 2018 awards include Kim Jones and Riccardo Tisci for Menswear Designer, Clare Waight Keller and Victoria Beckham for Womenswear, Pierpaolo Piccioli and Virgil Abloh for Designer of the Year, and Adut Akech, Adwoa Aboah, Bella Hadid, Kaia Gerber and Winnie Harlow for Model of the Year.
See all full list of nominees here!