This broad sweep of interests is anchored by his erotic and risqué but always uniquely stylish
portraits; models, musicians, actors, artists and creators of all kind come alive in his vast
catalogue of work. The warmth and exuberance of his work, alongside that unique ability to
make each image feel intimate, is what makes Bruce Weber one of the foremost fashion
creators working today.
Dame Natalie Massenet, British Fashion Council Chairman commented: “Bruce’s endurance
is testament to his pure talent, his undeniable creativity and his singular warmth and
generosity. His expansive body of work in photography and film is iconic, and he himself is
rightly an icon of the creative fashion community. He is one of the foremost photographers
and creative talents of our age who has helped shape the fashion industry we know today and
I have a great deal of admiration for him.”
Previous winners of the Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator include: Nick Knight OBE
(2015), Edward Enninful OBE (2014), Lady Amanda Harlech (2013) and Professor Louise
Wilson OBE (2012).
The Fashion Awards 2016 will celebrate the best talent from the global fashion community
and will be the inaugural annual fundraiser gala for the British Fashion Council Education
Foundation charity. The Education Foundation offers scholarships to talented young people
to study BAs and MAs and offers funding for apprenticeships to develop much needed industry
skills. The British Fashion Council aims to raise £10million over the next ten years for the
charity.
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2016. Official Presenting Sponsors of the event are American Express, M•A•C and
TONI&GUY. Official Sponsors are Cîroc, Marks & Spencer, Mercedes-Benz and
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