Outstanding Achievement

This category recognises the unique and ongoing contribution to the fashion industry of an established designer.
 
The winner of the BFC Award for Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Design 2008 is:
 
Winner: Stephen Jones

find out more about Stephen Jones here

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Designer of the Year

At the nucleus of the British Fashion Awards since its inception in 1984, this category recognises the British fashion designer who has had the most impact on the current and future direction of the fashion industry, both in the UK and worldwide.

Winner: Luella Bartley

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Swarovski Emerging Talent Award – Accessories

This new award is dedicated to accessory designers.

Winner: Nicholas Kirkwood

Finalists:

• Charlotte Olympia
• Anna Vince

Swarovski Emerging Talent Award - Ready to Wear

This new award aims to support new ready-to-wear designers as they establish themselves in the market.

Winner: Louise Goldin

Finalists:

• Danielle Scutt
• Felder Felder

Menswear Designer

This category celebrates the British designer of men's ready-to-wear or bespoke tailoring who has been instrumental in setting the menswear agenda in the past year.

Winner: Christopher Bailey for Burberry

Finalists:

• Paul Smith
• Richard James

Red Carpet Designer

This award celebrates a British couture or ready-to-wear designer who has excelled at creating international red carpet moments.

Winner: Matthew Williamson

Finalists:

• Giles Deacon
• Stella McCartney

Isabella Blow Award Fashion Creator

This category recognises the role of image-makers in inspiring and influencing the industry. 

Winner: Tim Walker

Finalists:

• Pat McGrath
• Terry Jones

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Designer Brand

This category recognises the burgeoning power of the fashion brand and celebrates the Brit brand which has achieved significant global success.

Winner: Jimmy Choo

Finalists:

• Agent Provocateur
• Paul Smith

Accessory Designer

Recognising the huge growth in the value of the accessory sector, this celebrates the most influential British accessories designer.

Winner: Rupert Sanderson

Nominees:

• Jonathan Kelsey 
• Lara Bohinc

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Model

Introduced in 2004 to recognise the British face who has made the most impact on the international fashion scene in the past year.

Winner:  Jourdan Dunn

Finalists:

• Agyness Deyn
• Lily Donaldson

Bespoke

A new category for 2008, this award recognises the winner's contribution to an important sector of the industry.

Winner: Richard James

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