Fashion: Congratulations to the 2008 British Fashion Council Laureates

Left to right: Stephen Jones confections from Marc Jacobs Spring/Summer 2009, Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring 2008 and John Galliano, Fall/Winter 2007 respectively. All photos courtesy of Style.com.

The 2008 British Fashion Council awards were handed out last night in London with top honors going to Luella Bartley named Designer of the Year. An Outstanding Achievement Award was given to milliner Stephen Jones for his contribution to British fashion. The list of other laureates are as follows:

Designer Brand of the Year:

Jimmy Choo

Menswear Designer of the Year:

Christopher Bailey for Burberry

Red Carpet Designer of the Year:

Matthew Williamson

Accessory Designer of the Year:

Rupert Sanderson

Swarovski Emerging Accessories Talent Award:

Nicholas Kirkwood

Swarovski Emerging Ready To Wear Designer Award:

Louise Goldin

Model of the Year:

Jourdan Dunn

Isabella Blow Award For Fashion Creator*

Tim Walker

* The award goes to a stylist, make-up artist, photographer, art director or producer whose creativity has been a major inspiration and influence for the year.

Congratulations to all!

Sincerely,

The Luxe Chronicles