PHOTOS: Who Won What At The British Fashion Awards?

by Justin Fenner and Julia Rubin | 11:40 am, December 8th, 2010

Britain may take flak for its climate and cuisine, but its clothing is no laughing matter — and the talented designers, models and megabrands that took home trophies from the British Fashion Awards yesterday are proof positive that our cousins across the pond take fashion very seriously.

The British Fashion Council, which sponsors the awards, broke tradition yesterday by giving a posthumous award to Alexander McQueen for Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Design. It also added two new categories, one for special recognition and another for digital innovation. To find out where your favorite British brand or designer stacks up (or whether they stacked up at all this year), check out the list below, and let us know who you think looked best on the red carpet.

Designer of the Year – Phoebe Philo, Celine

Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Design – Alexander McQueen

Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator – Nicola Formichetti

Special Recognition – Naomi Campbell

Model Award – Lara Stone

British Style Award – Alexa Chung

Accessory Designer Award – Nicholas Kirkwood

Menswear Designer Award – Patrick Grant, E. Tautz

Emerging Talent in Ready to Wear – Meadham Kirchoff

Emerging Talent in Accessories – Husam el Odeh

Digital Innovation Award – Burberry

Designer Brand Award – Mulberry

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1.Naomi Campbell

Industry vet and all-around fierce chick Naomi Campbell wore a very BFA-appropriate Alexander McQueen gown designed by Sarah Burton. The dress had a sheer skirt, embellished bodice and was paired with a fur bolero.

2.Alexa Chung

British Style Award winner Alexa Chung stepped out in pink Chanel. She accessorized the collared frock with polka dot tights and platforms — and, of course, a classic Chanel quilted bag.

3.Claudia Schiffer

Claudia Schiffer's printed Mary Katrantzou getup was one of the more original designs seen at the awards. Like many of the other attendees, Claudia opted for tights and complemented the interesting dress with a gold bangle.

4.Lara Stone

Lara Stone accepted her Model Award in a chic white Calvin Klein sheath. The newlywed kept it simple with minimal jewelry and black sandals.

5.Emma Roberts

British designer Julien Macdonald made Emma Roberts's black and blue ruffled creation. She upheld the tights and platforms trend, and wore a single gold ring.