Phoebe Philo, British Designer of the Year 2010
Phoebe Philo, who has been hailed as the 'Queen of the New Minimalism', won the Designer of the Year 2010 title at the British Fashion Awards in London tonight.
Alexa Chung, the television presenter, received the British Style award,as voted for by the public; she wore an a-line Chanel dress
The young English designer is the creative director of Céline, the French ready-to-wear brand she has turned into one of the world's most sought-after luxury labels, since her appointment two years ago.
Supermodel, Naomi Campbell, who received a Special Recognition trophy to mark her 25 year-career
Philo, 37, is arguably one of the most influential movers and shakers in modern ready-to-wear, and her approach to design has had a huge impact on the way women dress as we enter the second decade of the 21st century. A Hollywood A-list favourite, her customers include Katie Holmes, Victoria Beckham, Kate Bosworth, Leighton Meester, and Juliette Binoche.
Philo graduated from the London fashion college, Central Saint Martins, in 1996, and her first job was as Stella McCartney's design assistant for the then late 1990's revival of the Paris label, Chloé. Philo went on to succeed McCartney as creative director, in 2001, when the Beatles' daughter left to launch her own name brand.
Philo graduated from the London fashion college, Central Saint Martins, in 1996, and her first job was as Stella McCartney's design assistant for the then late 1990's revival of the Paris label, Chloé. Philo went on to succeed McCartney as creative director, in 2001, when the Beatles' daughter left to launch her own name brand.
Dutch model, Lara Stone, was named ‘Model of the Year’; she wore 'head to toe' Calvin Klein
Under Philo's direction, Chloé became the passport to the Noughties expression of super-cool. High-waisted jeans, babydoll dresses, wooden-wedge shoes, military jackets, broderie anglaise and 'It' bags were all revived by the young designer and were the essential keystones of every stylish celebrity's wardrobe.
In January, 2006, Philo resigned in order to spend more time with her husband and children, only to be enticed back into the fashion spotlight in 2008 by Bernard Arnault, the president of LVMH, which owns Céline, together with a stable of fashion thoroughbreds including Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, Kenzo, Pucci and Fendi.
Quietly, but determinedly, Philo has wasted no time in applying her Midas touch to Céline and her introduction of a lean, clean, uncluttered silhouette, devoid of fantasy inspiration, is the contemporary antithesis of vintage, bling or anything remotely tribal.
Philo led a ''ladies'night'' charge in one of the strongest female showings since the British Fashion Awards were established in 1974. The gap-toothed Dutch model, Lara Stone, recently married to the British comedian David Walliams, was named 'Model of the Year'. Alexa Chung, the television presenter, received the British Style award, and the supermodel, Naomi Campbell, received a Special Recognition trophy to mark her 25 year-career. In addition, Mulberry, whose creative director is another British designer, Emma Hill, took the Designer Brand title, and Burberry received a special award for Digital Innovation.
Other awards included: the Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator to Lady Gaga's stylist, Nicola Formichetti; Menswear - Patrick Grant of E.Tautz; Accessories - Nicholas Kirkwood; Emerging Talent Ready-to-Wear - Meadham Kirchhoff; Emerging Talent Accessories - Husam El Odeh.
Alexander Lee McQueen received a posthumous award for Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Design.
The British prime minister's wife Samantha Cameron was the surprise guest of honour at the British Fashion Awards gala at the Savoy Hotel tonight. She was attending in her new capacity as a Fashion Ambassador for the British Fashion Council. She opened the awards evening by announcing the posthumous award for Outstanding Achievement to the late Alexander Lee McQueen. The award was accepted by his successor, Sarah Burton, who worked alongside McQueen for 15 years. Mrs Cameron wore a long, midnight silk faille V-neck, cap-sleeved, belted gown, by the London-based designer, Osman Yousefzada.
Other celebrity guests included Daisy Lowe, wearing Elie Saab; Kelly Brook in a Suzie Turner corset gown; Alexa Chung in cream A-line Chanel; Lara Stone in 'head to toe' Calvin Klein; Twiggy in a jacket from Per Una at Marks and Spencer and Mad Men-style skirt; Yasmin Le Bon in Christopher Kane; Ella Harris, the granddaughter of Richard Harris, in a black sequin Kate Moss for Topshop dress; Emma Roberts, the neice of Julia Roberts, in a blue and black lace micro-mini by Julien Macdonald; Thandie Newton in Peter Pilotto; and Daphne Guinness in a silver lamé gown she made herself, accessorized with a silver tulle scarf that "used to be a skirt", and her own diamonds - "of course, darling". Phoebe Philo wore a navy strapless jumpsuit, and modernist cuffs on each wrist, from
In January, 2006, Philo resigned in order to spend more time with her husband and children, only to be enticed back into the fashion spotlight in 2008 by Bernard Arnault, the president of LVMH, which owns Céline, together with a stable of fashion thoroughbreds including Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, Kenzo, Pucci and Fendi.
Quietly, but determinedly, Philo has wasted no time in applying her Midas touch to Céline and her introduction of a lean, clean, uncluttered silhouette, devoid of fantasy inspiration, is the contemporary antithesis of vintage, bling or anything remotely tribal.
Philo led a ''ladies'night'' charge in one of the strongest female showings since the British Fashion Awards were established in 1974. The gap-toothed Dutch model, Lara Stone, recently married to the British comedian David Walliams, was named 'Model of the Year'. Alexa Chung, the television presenter, received the British Style award, and the supermodel, Naomi Campbell, received a Special Recognition trophy to mark her 25 year-career. In addition, Mulberry, whose creative director is another British designer, Emma Hill, took the Designer Brand title, and Burberry received a special award for Digital Innovation.
Other awards included: the Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator to Lady Gaga's stylist, Nicola Formichetti; Menswear - Patrick Grant of E.Tautz; Accessories - Nicholas Kirkwood; Emerging Talent Ready-to-Wear - Meadham Kirchhoff; Emerging Talent Accessories - Husam El Odeh.
Alexander Lee McQueen received a posthumous award for Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Design.
The British prime minister's wife Samantha Cameron was the surprise guest of honour at the British Fashion Awards gala at the Savoy Hotel tonight. She was attending in her new capacity as a Fashion Ambassador for the British Fashion Council. She opened the awards evening by announcing the posthumous award for Outstanding Achievement to the late Alexander Lee McQueen. The award was accepted by his successor, Sarah Burton, who worked alongside McQueen for 15 years. Mrs Cameron wore a long, midnight silk faille V-neck, cap-sleeved, belted gown, by the London-based designer, Osman Yousefzada.
Other celebrity guests included Daisy Lowe, wearing Elie Saab; Kelly Brook in a Suzie Turner corset gown; Alexa Chung in cream A-line Chanel; Lara Stone in 'head to toe' Calvin Klein; Twiggy in a jacket from Per Una at Marks and Spencer and Mad Men-style skirt; Yasmin Le Bon in Christopher Kane; Ella Harris, the granddaughter of Richard Harris, in a black sequin Kate Moss for Topshop dress; Emma Roberts, the neice of Julia Roberts, in a blue and black lace micro-mini by Julien Macdonald; Thandie Newton in Peter Pilotto; and Daphne Guinness in a silver lamé gown she made herself, accessorized with a silver tulle scarf that "used to be a skirt", and her own diamonds - "of course, darling". Phoebe Philo wore a navy strapless jumpsuit, and modernist cuffs on each wrist, from
