The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced that The Fashion Awards 2022 will be hosted by British-Jamaican activist and actress Jodie Turner-Smith. The event which is held in partnership with Diet Coke will take place on Monday 5th December 2022, returning to the iconic London venue The Royal Albert Hall.
The event has become a highlight of the fashion calendar, and this year Lila Moss has been nominated for Model of the Year alongside Adut Akech, Bella Hadid, Lila Moss, Paloma Elsesser and Quannah Chasinghorse. Award categories announced for 2022 include Designer of the Year, Model of the Year, Independent British Brand and the BFC Foundation Award – all the winners of which will be revealed on the night by Jodie in her role as host.
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Jodie Turner-Smith attended the Met Gala earlier this year
Jodie Turner-Smith, who hands down won best dressed at Venice Film Festival earlier this year, is probably best known for her magnetising breakout role in Queen & Slim and has received critical acclaim for her iconic performances in After Yang and Anne Boleyn, which marked the first time a Black actress has portrayed the Tudor queen on screen. Turner-Smith is also part of the new Star Wars project Acolyte. She’s become renowned for her bold and avant garde red carpet looks. "Jodie is recognised to be a figurehead of self-expression and constant reinvention in the fashion industry," the BFC explained in a statement.
"We are thrilled to have Jodie host The Fashion Awards presented by Diet Coke this year," revealed Caroline Rush, Chief Executive of the BFC, "Having taken the film industry by storm, her poise, grace and exceptional style has propelled her into the fashion industry, where her ability to evoke joy and communicate her authentic self through her red carpet looks has secured her authority on fashion's global stage."
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The Fashion Awards raises funds for the BFC Foundation, which supports the success of the British fashion industry by focusing on Talent, Education, Grant-Giving and Business Mentoring. It aims to improve equality and opportunity so that the fashion industry remains diverse and open to all, helping talented designers at all stages of their career from school level through to becoming a global fashion brand. Last year the BFC remitted over £1.3m in funds to designers and scholars.
Lucky for you general tickets for The Fashion Awards 2022 are available here in case you want to see Jodie in action for yourself.
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