Yesterday welcomed the long anticipated 2022 Fashion Awards, presented by Diet Coke. Prize winners included Valentino’s creative designer Pierpaolo Piccioli for designer of the year, Bella Hadid for model of the year, and creative director and stylist Katie Grand took home the Isobella Blow award. Sinead Burke, Raf Simons and Alessandro Michele, were among the 15 figures honoured as leaders of change this year in the fashion industry.
As the glamorous attendees took stage on the red carpet to get their photographs taken this was the perfect time for us to decide our favourite looks of the night.
Kristen McMenamy
There is no guessing as to why Pierpaolo Piccioli received the designer of the year award after seeing the Valentino looks at last nights red carpet. The old myth of red and pink clashing was certainly not true last night as Valentino’s iconic colour of the year dressed Kristen McMenamy head-to-toe as she walked along the red carpet.
Florence Pugh
Yet another win for designer of the year as Florence Pugh was certainly a sight to see at the awards. Trains were very popular this year and we might go so far as to say this was our favourite. The look was all tied in with her slicked back hair and matching red lips.
Winnie Harlow
A fabulous look from Harlow in Iris Van Herpen Couture last night. Sheer has been trending and last night showed us it very much still is. Alongside Winnie, celebs such as Rita Ora and Lila Moss also graced the carpet in sheer gowns.
Jourdan Dunn
Dunn wears a ruffled train and sheer bodice gown from Stephane Rolland. The gown, part of his haut couture FW 22 collection is a symbol of the current fashion.
Simone Ashley
Simone Ashley looks radiant in a beautiful, sparkling 16 Arlington gown. Hoods were a frequent sight at the awards and we can see why. Predicted as a popular hairstyle for SS 23, Simone is ahead of the game with the wet hair look.
Yasmin Finney
Yasmin Finney wowed in a gorgeous Harris Reed design. The exaggerated shoulder is bigger than ever and we love it. The figure-hugging silhouette and sleek black velvet design of the dress makes Finney a picture of elegance.
Quannah Chasinghorse
A sparkling jumpsuit from Stella McCartney covered Quannah head-to-toe in sequins. Super seasonal and drop dead gorgeous. A five-star fit.
Jodie Turner Smith
Jodie Turner Smith played host for the awards and she also looked incredible doing so. Her Gucci gown was unmissable in its lime green toned and embellished sheer fabric.
Paloma Elsesser
Paloma Elsesser wore a gorgeous black corseted gown created by Dilara Findikoglu. Once again, sheer fabrics have been plastered all over the red carpet this year, but we are not complaining.
Adut Akech
A stunning look from Adut. Keeping it simple in the best ways possible, the two-piece from Nensi Dojaka is everything that the fashion awards is about.
FKA Twigs
This year we are definitely train spotting. A high fashion look worn by FKA Twigs from Rick Owens and Moncler. Key take aways are miniature ruffles, trains and puffer styled jackets.
Elsa Hosk
Dressed in a Miu Miu design for Flannels, this double belted two-piece is spectacular. A dazzling little number we will be sure to remember.
Maya Jama
Incredible as always, Maya Jama delights in a black Sabina Bilenko Couture gown.Featuring a forward slit in the skirt, pulled in waistline and angled hat, we love Maya’s style for the red carpet.
Raye
For Raye’s appearance last night, she turned heads in a custom Bradley Sharpe. We love it all, the gloves, the velvet, the shoulders. Very sleek and very elegant. The touch of feathered lashes and slick high bun gives this look a Black Swan essence that is high fashion to the core.
Irina Shayk
Shayk wears a full-length sequined sustainable H&M gown. The gown features as one of H&M’s innovative metaverse collection pieces and we can’t wait to see the rest.
Christine Quinn
The Selling Sunset star, Christine Quinn, wore a sensational gothic maxi gown. Paired with long black sheer gloves and a scarf which trailed behind her, we fell in love with this look.
Words By: Erin Wilson
Graphics By: Arundhati Das
