Stella McCartney Wins Designer of the Year

The 2012 British Fashion Awards were held last night at The Savoy Hotel in London. The event was hosted by Gemma Arterton and Nick Grimshaw and celebrated the best of the British and international fashion industries.  Guests and presenters included BFC Ambassador Samantha Cameron, Valentino, Manolo Blahnik CBE, Stella McCartney, Sarah Burton, Zaha Hadid DBE, Christopher Kane and Alexa Chung.

Stella McCartney won the esteemed Designer of the Year award while as well as the Designer Brand award on behalf of her eponymous label.  Harold Tillman CBE was honored with a Special Recognition award for his term as Chairman of the British Fashion Council and contribution to the fashion industry.

To see the full list of winners click here.