“I’m here today to report an unprecedented heatwave across the continent… of hot British talent,” said British actor Celia Imrie in a video broadcast to open the Fashion Awards at London’s Albert Hall on Monday night. Indeed, the ceremony was a battle cry for the British designers, creatives and founders who have impacted the global fashion industry, from Jonathan Anderson (Designer of the Year) to Sarah Burton (Womenswear Designer of the Year) and Grace Wales Bonner (Menswear Designer of the Year).

There was no heatwave outside, however. Guests arriving at the (newly) blue carpet at the 2025 Fashion Awards were met with a typical cold drizzle. Crowds thronged to get a glimpse of star guests, including Cate Blanchett in Givenchy, FKA Twigs in Dilara Findikoglu, Lily Allen in Valentino and

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