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Jonathan Anderson scoops major gongs at British Fashion Awards

STORYAgence France-Presse
Jonathan Anderson.
Jonathan Anderson.
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Creative director at Loewe and founder of J.W. Anderson bags two top prizes at prestigious red carpet event

Rising fashion star Jonathan Anderson scored a double at London’s Fashion Awards on Monday, claiming prizes for Accessories Designer of the Year and British Designer for Womenswear of the Year.

Considered one of the most influential designers of his generation, 33-year-old Anderson was recognised for his work with luxury leather goods manufacturer Loewe, where he is the creative director, and for the women’s collection at his own label, J.W. Anderson.
Jonathan Anderson launches Loewe’s spring/summer 2018 collection in Seoul.
Jonathan Anderson launches Loewe’s spring/summer 2018 collection in Seoul.
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The prestigious awards, presented at the iconic Royal Albert Hall, were marked by a moving tribute to the great French-Tunisian designer Azzedine Alaia, who died last month at the age of 77.

French fashion designer Azzedine Alaia poses at the launching of his exhibition ‘Alaia’ at the Galliera Palace in Paris on September 25, 2013. Photo: AFP
French fashion designer Azzedine Alaia poses at the launching of his exhibition ‘Alaia’ at the Galliera Palace in Paris on September 25, 2013. Photo: AFP

Supermodels including Naomi Campbell, Stephanie Seymour and Eva Herzigová took to the stage to honour the master known for his timeless designs.

Naomi Campbell poses on the red carpet upon arrival to attend the British Fashion Awards 2017. Photo: AFP
Naomi Campbell poses on the red carpet upon arrival to attend the British Fashion Awards 2017. Photo: AFP

Campbell, who was on the verge of tears, said Alaia was a “fashion giant”, and referred to him as her “daddy, protector … and teacher”.

British model Adwoa Aboah, known for her activism, won Model of the Year ahead of sisters Bella Hadid and Gigi Hadid, and Kaia Gerber, the 16-year-old daughter of former top model Cindy Crawford.

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