Batten down the hatches and sequins at the ready as The Fashion Awards 2024 is officially underway.
On Monday December 2, fashion’s inner circle flocked through the doors of The Royal Albert Hall to attend the biggest event in the fashion calendar. A celebration of creative talent and emerging faces in the industry, the event honours designers, brands, and individuals shaping the future of fashion, both in the UK and globally.
Hosted by the British Fashion Council (BFC), the awards celebrate outstanding contributions to the fashion world, focusing on sustainability, innovation, and influence.
Last year, we witnessed icons such as Sarah Burton, Edward Enninful, Valentino Garavani and Sarah Mower take home coveted awards, while blossoming talents like Martine Rose, Chopova Lowena, Bianca Saunders and Connor Ives also reaped recognition for their creative endeavours.
What to expect this year at The Fashion Awards 2024
Once again, The Fashion Awards are presented by jewellery empire Pandora on the red carpeted steps of the famed concert hall in South Kensington. TV presenter Maya Jama hosted the gala alongside musical artist and fellow creative powerhouse Kojey Radical.
Key categories include Model of the Year, British Menswear Designer, British Womenswear Designer, Designer of the Year, BFC Foundation Award, Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator, Outstanding Achievement Award and Leader of Change.
Iconic designer and former creative director of Gucci Tom Ford will be honored with the Outstanding Achievement Award, while musician A$AP Rocky will be honored as a Cultural Innovator for his impressive impact on popular culture this year. American photographer Tyler Mitchell is this year’s recipient of the Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator, with stunning shoots for the world’s most renowned publications and brands under his belt.
Not to mention, we can of course expect to see a slew of beautifully dressed familiar faces attend the British bash. Last year, we were treated to dazzling appearances courtesy of Anne Hathaway, Amal Clooney, Gwyneth Paltrow and more.
The list goes on, but now it’s time to get down to business.
Best dressed guests at The Fashion Awards 2024:
Rihanna
Rihanna thrilled crowds with her surprise appearance at the awards, sporting an aqua blue fluffy coat layered over a black bustier mini dress with an azure-toned furry hat to match.
Maya Jama
Fashion Awards host Maya Jama looked resplendent in a shimmering gold-olive silk gown by Connor Ives, complete with floral detailing and a figure-caressing fit. Jewels by Messika completed the fairytale look.
Alexa Chung
Alexa Chung served up flapper girl magic in Miu Miu, donning a sheer black beaded slip dress layered under an XL chocolate brown fur coat.
Nicola Coughlan
Nicola Coughlan stole the show in a custom black ballgown by Gaurav Gupta, complete with extravagant yet beautiful baby blue side accents in a lustrous silk texture.
Halle Bailey
The Little Mermaid star Halle Bailey was one of the first to grace the scene, sporting a siren-esque gown in white, complete with a strapless design and a large pearl paillettes-pearl structure. Shipwrecked chic.
Amy Jackson Westwick
Newlywed Amy Jackson kept it classic in a black, figure-skilling gown with a feline halterneck silhouette and black leather evening gloves.
Lila Moss
Model Lila Moss channelled 90s cool girl in a beautifully adorned corset with a black lace trim and matching low-rise trousers hailing from Alexander McQueen’s SS03 collection.
Harris Reed
American designer Harris Reed arrived looking sharp in a contemporary black suit featuring high waisted trousers and an exaggerated bow tie. Note, the platform boots.
Simone Ashley
Simone Ashley debuted a stunning hair transformation as she hit the red carpet in a blossom pink gown by Prada, showcasing a strapless cut and a billowing train that contrasted the mini silhouette of her dress.
Mia Regan
Model and social media muse Mia Regan entered stage right in a monochrome gown with a black cut-out top and a white A-line skirt. She polished off the look with some point-toe kitten heels.
Laura Haddock
Actress Laura Haddock attended The Fashion Awards 2024 in a sleek black strapless gown with a nude silk sash and matching point-toe heels. A gothic netted veil added a dramatic edge to her timeless attire.
Venus Williams
Tennis star Venus Williams made a case for power dressing in a longline black coat by Thom Browne layered over a cropped leg jumpsuit in the same winter hue.
Toni Garrn
Model Toni Garrn made a case for festive red in a sleeveless mini dress with caped detailing.
Daisy Ridley
Star Wars actress Daisy Ridley championed preppy-chic in a colour contrast co-ord featuring a crimson silk cami top and a grey, belted pleated skirt with crystal embellishment.
AJ Odudu
AJ Odudu served up disco mania, sporting a lipstick red co-ord complete with low-rise trousers and a partially unbuttoned cropped jacket.
Ellie Goulding
Ellie Goulding braced the British winter in a stunningly sprawling puffer jacket from the Moncler Genius AW24 collection, cut from a cream hue, which featured an off-the-shoulder silhouette, a belted waist and XL sleeves.
Rita Ora
Rita Ora debuted a striking new beauty transformation on the red carpet, styling out a blonde pixie cut that was elevated by a grey suit from Primark in contrasting shades and chunky silver jewellery.
Lady Kitty Spencer
Lady Kitty Spencer looked royally regal in a cracked gold strapless gown with a black velvet sash featuring floral detailing.
Spencer Sisters
Lady Amelia and Eliza Spencer paid homage to their aunt Princess Diana and her iconic ‘revenge dress’, both opting for off-the-shoulder gowns in a midnight black colourway.
Kojey Radical
Host Kojey Radical went hell for leather in a tan-toned coat complete with statement floral detailing, layered over a bronzed brocade suit.
Alek Wek
Sudanese-British model and fashion designer floored onlookers in a red gown hailing from Donna Karan’s AW14 ready-to-wear collection.
Pixie Geldof
Pixie Geldof kept it clean and classy in a simple yet sophisticated black dress with low-cut side panels.
Caroline Polachek
Caroline Polachek captivated in an SS25 McQueen gown designed with a black lace bodice, a dropped waistline and a flowing train.
Alessandra Ambrosio
Brazilian model Alessandra Ambrosio dazzled in a crystal-dotted gown by Self-Portrait, complete with cut-out detailing, a one-shoulder shape and a white lace trim.
Ambika Mod
Ambika Mod was a floral vision as she graced the celebrity-studded scene in a flowing gown with a structured hooped hemline.
Pixie Lott
Pixie Lott was another familiar face who opted for a cream colourway dotted with glistening embellishments for this year’s fashionable bash.
Gemma Chan
Gemma Chan mesmerised in a long-sleeve white gown by Self-Portrait x Christopher Kane, which offered a textural feast. Ruffles, crystals and a bow-shaped bodice made for a statement look.
Leomie Anderson
Model Leomie Anderson went all out on the fashion front, dazzling in a sculptural yet airy look crafted from featherlight white tulle structures.
Lara Stone
Model Lara Stone paid homage to the Noughties with a lilac bandage dress featuring a halterneck silhouette and vertical ruffle panels.
Archie Madekwe
Saltburn actor Archie Madekwe modernised red carpet-ready menswear by slipping in a leather biker jacket, teamed with a tie and suit trousers.
Maria Sharapova
Tennis champ Maria Sharapova sported a Dior-inspired skirt set by Moncler x Jil Sander, boasting a rich hue hue with a collarless jacket and co-ordinating midi skirt.
Joan Smalls
Joan Smalls looked elegant as always in a one-shoulder dress with black netting and crystal detailing, side cut-outs and a thigh-high split.
Alex Consani
Model of The Year nominee Alex Consani looked on point in a cargo-stye nude mini dress featuring a draped Union Jack across the front in military tones. Her cool-girl look was crafted by Fashion Awards nominee Dilara Findikoglu.
Ellie Bamber
It-Brit Ellie Bamber looked decadent in a citrus-inspired lime gown featuring a lustrous shimmer, a raised neckline and a perfectly structured cut.
Sabrina Elba
Sabrina Elba gave the classic LBD an elegant twist as she stepped out in a strapless midi dress cut from semi-sheer tulle with dynamic vertical wave detailing.
Kelly Rutherford
Gossip Girl matriarch Kelly Rutherford charmed in an off-white midi dress with a sleeveless design and an asymetrically-flowing caped finish.
Jodie Turner-Smith
Gucci muse Jodie Turner-Smith opted for a floor-skimming embellished slip dress in cream layered under a subtly patchworked brown fur coat – both courtesy of Burberry.
Hana Cross
H! Fashion cover girl and model Hana Cross had a monochrome moment in a black-white dress by David Koma with bow detailing and an asymmetrical neckline.
Nara Smith
Nara Smith shimmered in a sequin gown complete with a silver bodice and a flowing nude skirt that romantically fell in gentle pleats.
Stella McCartney
Fashion designer and sustainability pioneer Stella McCartney opted for a sophisticated crimson dress with flutter sleeves and silk construction.
Emma Weymouth
Emma Weymouth channelled high octane glamour in a shimmering diamanté set with ivory feather accents.
Leonie Hanne
Style muse Leonie Hanne oozed 1930s glamour in a silver longline slip dress layered under a striking feathered coat in a timeless cream tone.
Jourdan Dunn
Jourdan Dunn channelled safari-chic in a leopard print short-sleeve jacket with a cinched waistline plus a matching pair of shorts and baseball cap. A pair of black evening gloves elevated the Dior AW24 look to print perfection.
Joe Jonas
Boyband supremo Joe Jonas turned out a lime moment in a neon green knit layered under a boxy charcoal grey blazer in a wool-felt material.
Julia Fox
Ever-daring in her dress sense, Julia Fox was an angelic vision in a white lace corseted dress with sheer crystal-dotted panels, a high neckline and lace details.
Ikram Abdi Omar
Ikram Abdi Omar look terrific in turquoise as she posed for the cameras, finishing off her look with a lace top and long black gloves.
Vick Hope
DJ Vick Hope was an auburn dream in a cropped knit and matching sheer midi skirt with beaded and chain accents.
Mona Tougaard
Seasoned runway star Mona Tougaard dazzled in a sheer black gown with an off-the-shoulder cut as she attended the London-based bash.