The British Fashion Awards is an annual event to recognise

those who have made meaningful contributions to the British fashion industry.

This year’s recipients were honoured on Monday, 1 December 2014.

The gala evening was  held at the London Coliseum.

 

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And the award goes to:

In the category of Emerging Womenswear Designer, the winner is

Marques’Almeida

The design duo of Marta Marques and Paulo Almeida met when

both were students at CITEX Fashion School in Portugal.

Their design label Marques’Almeida is known for

an innovative approach to denim wear design:

organic, distressed, frayed.

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designers, Marta Marques and Paulo Almeida

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(images from fashionising):

Marques’Almeida,  a/w 2014

Medium wash

cropped jacket top

oversized/flared hem denim trousers

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Marques’Almeida,  s/s  2015

Stone wash

harness, asymmetric tunic top

tassel trousers

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In the category of Emerging Menswear Designer, the winner is

Craig Green

Central Saint Martins graduate, Craig Green creates provocative pieces

that are more “wearable art” than understandable clothing.

Often constructed from unconventional materials

and molded into unexpected silhouettes,

the garments create a “mood” and present a design story.

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(image from showstudio.com):

menswear designer, Craig Green

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(images from fashionising):

Craig Green,  a/w  2014

Tribute to traditional Chinese garments ( dress and robe)

with a modern twist styling:   leather harness detail

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Craig Green,  s/s  2015

 Ethereal aspect

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Samurai inspired

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In the category of Menswear Designer, the winner is

J.W.  Anderson

J.W. Anderson’s menswear collections are enigmatic, gender-blurring

creations, which re-invent the silhouette of men’s fashion.

His work is an original, interpretive of modern menswear.

“It feels normal, but it’s not.”

(quote by J.W. Anderson on his s/s 2015 collection)

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(images from style.com):

J.W. Anderson,  a/w 2014

Access the Accessories! : 

stacked bangles, high flatforms, structured bags

High neck, pronounced shoulder, square form, graphic line-patterned jumper

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Boat neck top in indigo blue colour blast

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Sleevless, asymmetric hem, V-neck  tunic

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Puff sleeve jumper

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J.W.  Anderson,  s/s  2105

Graphic print top and matching trousers

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Cap sleeve, graphic, textured top

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In the category of Womenswear Designer, the winner is

Erdem

Designer Erdem Moraliogiu was born in Montreal, Canada.

His childhood years were divided between Canada and England.

He completed a Masters degree from the Royal College of Art in 2003,

and now heads the global fashion house, Erdem.

He lists celebrity clients and royals among those who have worn his creations.

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(image from designerzcentral.com):

designer, Erdem Moraliogiu

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(images from fashionising):

Erdem,  a/w  2014

Embellished, warm chocolate hue, three piece layering ensemble

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Gold, embroidered, sleeveless coat dress

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Erdem,  s/s  2015

Tweed fabrication, grey/white colour story, effortless

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Delicate, green flower/leaf motif, black outlined

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