The shortlist, announced today, sees Beckham, 41, nominated for the prize alongside critically acclaimed designers Christopher Kane and Jonathan Anderson whose shows are the most anticipated on the London Fashion Week schedule. If she triumphs, she will join an impressive rosta of designers to have scooped the title, including Alexander McQueen and Phoebe Philo for Céline. Last year Victoria won the highly prestigious Brand of the Year Award and said to Grazia after picking up the award: “If I can do this (pointing to her award), you can do this”.
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As part of Swarovski’s ongoing contribution to the British Fashion Awards it will once again create a bespoke award for the ceremony, the “British Fashion Awards Crystal Trophy by Swarovski” that will be presented to each of this year’s winners.
On the other hand, surprising omissions include Mulberry and Lily Donaldson in the Model of the Year category.
Up for Brand of the Year this year we have Alexander McQueen, Anya Hindmarch, Burberry and Stella McCartney.
The 2015 event will be held at the usual venue at the London Coliseum on 23rd November and will be hosted by British comedian Jack Whitehall.
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The British Fashion Awards, previously a low budget affair, have been transformed in the care of NET-A-PORTER founder Natalie Massenet who took up the role of British Fashion Council chair in 2012. “This annual event is fast becoming one of the highlights of the global fashion calendar”.
