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Tuesday 01st of December 2009 03:37:39 AM

The British Fashion Awards for 2009 will be held on 9-December-2009. These awards are considered to be the most prestigious in the UK fashion industry. The purpose of the award is to recognize outstanding fashion designers and to garner global attention for the British fashion industry. The event will be held at the Royal Courts of Justice in London.

This is a much anticipated awards event. The winners are chosen by a number of fashion directors and editors involved in the fashion business. This year the awards ceremony is the final event in a year long 25th anniversary celebration. The British fashion industry has been growing steadily and is garnering more attention each year thanks to a concerted media program.

At the awards ceremony there will be a variety of fashions from dresses to sweaters displayed. The event is sponsored by Swarovski and there are a number of awards given including the 25th Designer of the Year. There are awards for menswear, designer brands, and outstanding achievement to name a few. In addition, Swarovski sponsore two awards to recognize emerging talent. The Designer of the Year award is the top awards and it is given to a British designer that has had an impact on the fashion industry in the past year. There is even a public vote award named the London 25 award. This award is given to a designer who reflects the spirit of London and brings global recognition to the British fashion industry.

A representative of Swarovski, Nadia Swarovski, was quoted as saying, “Swarovski is pleased to continue its support of the British Fashion Awards – a platform of recognition and a celebration of the best of British Fashion. As the industry continues to be a leader in nurturing innovative and unique design talent, Swarovski is proud to aid this progression, and this year we are delighted to once again support two awards: The Swarovski Emerging Talent Award – Ready to Wear and The Swarovski Emerging Talent Award – Accessories.”

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