The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced that The Fashion Awards 2017 in partnership with Swarovski will take place on Monday 4th December, returning to The Royal Albert Hall. The annual celebration of fashion excellence will once again shine a spotlight on exceptional individuals and businesses, both British and international, that have made incredible contributions to the global fashion industry. The Fashion Awards are the primary fundraiser for the BFC’s Education Foundation; the legacy of the awards is to secure the future generation of fashion talent while celebrating the outstanding contributions of current industry leaders. As part of its continued support of The Fashion Awards 2017, Swarovski has pledged £300,000 to the BFC Education Foundation in advance of the night itself.

Voted on by an international judging panel, made up of over 2,000 key industry figures from the fashion industry, the awards this year are as follows:

Accessories Designer of the Year

British Designer of the Year - Menswear

British Designer of the Year - Womenswear

British Emerging Talent – Menswear (including accessories)

British Emerging Talent – Womenswear (including accessories)

Business Leader

Designer of the Year

Model of the Year

Urban Luxury Brand

While the special recognition awards will include: The Outstanding Achievement Award, the Swarovski Award for Positive Change and the Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator.

Tickets for the general public to attend The Fashion Awards 2017 are now on sale.