Phoebe Philo wins British Designer of the Year Award

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The British Fashion Council is delighted to announce Phoebe Philo, Creative Director of Celine as the winner of the prestigious British Designer of the Year Award. Eleven other leading fashion figures were also honoured at the 2010 British Fashion Awards held this evening at The Savoy Hotel and Theatre, London.

Hosted by presenter Claudia Winkleman, the ceremony saw fashion designers, fashion models, fashion editors and stylists, and industry VIPs joined by a glamorous line-up of guests and presenters, including Naomi Campbell, Victoria Beckham, Thandie Newton, Claudia Schiffer, Yasmin Le Bon and Alexa Chung.

The Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator went to renowned stylist, Nicola Formichetti whose unique vision, style and insight has had an incredible impact on the fashion industry internationally. He holds significant roles at aspirational high street and high end fashion brand, editorial roles at influential UK and international titles; V Magazine, Dazed and Confused, Another and Vogue Hommes Japan, and is stylist to the legendary pop icon of this generation, Lady Gaga. Nicola is currently Creative Director at Thierry Mugler in addition to consultanting for a number of leading global brands including Alexander McQueen, Prada, D&G and Missoni, working on their image, campaigns, business strategy and marketing processes.

Decided entirely by public vote, the British Style award recognises an individual who embodies the spirit of London and is an international ambassador for London as a leading creative fashion capital was awarded to Alexa Chung.

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