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Wednesday 30 November 2011

Blubbing Beckham Picks Up Major Fashion Prize

A tearful Victoria Beckham has picked up a major fashion prize after seeing off competition from the likes of Stella McCartney, Tom Ford and Burberry.
The former Spice Girl won the Best Designer Brand prize at the prestigious British Fashion Awards.
During her acceptance speech the mother-of-four found it hard to control her emotion, telling the audience: "Sorry, I'm being so rubbish."
The 37-year-old paid tribute to her footballer husband's support for the three-year-old fashion label, saying: "Without David I wouldn't have the courage to do what I'm doing." 
David Beckham later wrote on his Facebook page that he was "incredibly proud" of his wife.
"She has worked so hard and deserves all the recognition. It's amazing what she has achieved tonight, very special."
The event at the Savoy Hotel in central London also saw Sarah Burton, who created the Duchess of Cambridge's wedding dress and her sister Pippa Middleton's bridesmaid outfit, named Designer of the Year for her work at fashion brand Alexander McQueen.
Previous winners of the honour include the late Alexander McQueen himself, Dame Vivienne Westwood and John Galliano, who was forced to resign from his position as head of Christian Dior after he was caught on camera making anti-Jewish remarks.
Among the glitterati present at the ceremony hosted by George Lamb and Lauren Laverne were British Fashion Council ambassador Samantha Cameron, model Kate Moss and movie stars including Colin Firth and Kate Hudson.
Harold Tillman, chairman of the British Fashion Council, said: "They demonstrate the breadth and creativity London has to offer.
"The fashion brands and designers that are based here set the trends across the globe."
Another big winner on the night was Stella Tennant, who took the Best Model award home for her work on major campaigns for brands such as Zara, Reed Krakoff, Etro, Chanel and Celine.
Tennant came in ahead of Georgia Jagger, the daughter of Rolling Stone singer Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall, and 46-year-old American-born model Kristen McMenamy.
Alexa Chung received the British Style award, an acknowledgement to the model, presenter and contributing editor at British Vogue magazine's role as ambassador for London fashion.
Veteran designer Paul Smith was awarded for his Outstanding Achievement in Fashion, which recognises the international impact he has had on the fashion industry throughout his career.
And Stella McCartney built on the buzz surrounding her announcement that she will be at London Fashion Week next February by winning the Red Carpet award for the quantity and quality of her designs used at premieres and awards ceremonies.

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