Not So Little Britain
A-Listers Turn Out for British Fashion Awards
Presenting Naomi Campbell with the Special Recognition trophy at last night's British Fashion Awards in London, her pal Edward Enninful said, "If Naomi didn't exist, we would have had to invent her. Also, she is the best person to turn to when you need to find the best restaurant, anywhere in the world." On stage, the model spoke through tears: "Thanks to my mom and my partner, both of whom are here and have to deal with a wild, wild woman."
Wild was the theme of the evening, courtesy of host Claudia Winkleman. The U.K.'s answer to Chelsea Handler, Winkleman said she wanted to "mount" British Style award winner Alexa Chung, and that she may "lick" presenter Bryan Ferry. Claudia, that's a lot of barnyard love. Model of the Year Lara Stone also flexed her funny bone, joking that she'll finally be known as a model, rather than as the transsexual who married comedian David Walliams, who's made a career of poking fun at "the gays."
On a more sober note, Sarah Burton accepted the Outstanding Achievement award for her "hero" Alexander McQueen, and an emotional Daphne Guinness presented the Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator to Nicola Formichetti. "I wish, I wish Isabella was here tonight to see this," she said.
The ceremony ended with Bianca Jagger naming Phoebe Philo the Designer of the Year. Immediately afterward, a steady stream of winners, presenters, and A-list attendees, including the Prime Minister's wife, Samantha Cameron, poured into the Savoy Theatre's dining hall for a celebratory dinner. For those with energy to burn, there was an after-party at Movida, but presenter Daisy Lowe was just happy the awards were over: "I am so glad I didn't trip over the stairs."
ERROR:
