(Reuters) — The fashion industry’s top designers, models and celebrity fans braved the chilly winter weather in London to walk the red carpet at the 2016 Fashion Awards.
The star-studded event was held at the Royal Albert Hall on Monday (December 5) and saw the likes of Lady Gaga, Karlie Kloss, Salma Hayek, Jared Leto, Jean-Paul Gaultier and Donatella Versace in attendance.
21-year-old Gigi Hadid was crowned international model of the year, beating her sister Bella, friend and fellow Victoria’s Secret Angel Kendall Jenner, and Adwoa Aboah and Lineisy Montero.
When accepting her trophy, Hadid got emotional and said she was grateful to be in “the most amazing industry I could ever be a part of”.
Meanwhile Alexander McQueen was named best British brand, and Gucci was awarded prizes for international business leader and international accessories designer.
David Beckham presented veteran designer Ralph Lauren with the outstanding achievement award.
77-year-old Lauren said he was thankful to be recognised and added that he looked forward to seeing a new era of fashion. (REUTERS)
