The British Fashion Council announced on Friday that British make-up artist, Pat McGrath will be honoured with the Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator at The Fashion Awards 2017 taking place at the iconic Royal Albert Hall in London this evening.

Chosen for her invaluable contribution to the global fashion and beauty industry, Pat is being celebrated for her innovative and creative techniques of using make-up and colour and her continuous creation of unique beauty looks each season for runway shows in London, Paris, New York and Milan. Her ongoing work also includes fashion advertising campaigns and editorials for some of fashion’s most prestigious publications and brands including Prada, Miu Miu, Yohji Yamamoto, Versace, Valentino and Margiela.

The Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator recognises the very best innovators and creatives in fashion, celebrating invaluable contributions that have changed the entire fashion landscape. With a discerning eye and incessant drive, this creative has brought designers’ creations to life and helped create worlds within brands. Their dedication to the craft has garnered legions of fans and the incredible body of work has already left an indelible mark on the entire industry. Previous winners of the Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator include: Bruce Weber (2016) Nick Knight OBE (2015), Edward Enninful OBE (2014), Lady Amanda Harlech (2013) and Professor Louise Wilson OBE (2012).

The Fashion Awards 2017 in partnership with Swarovski, will be hosted by British comedian, author and actor Jack Whitehall and American supermodel and entrepreneur Karlie Kloss.

See tomorrow’s DIARY daily for the full list of winners.