Scottish Fashion Awards

Scottish Fashion Awards

Scotland's top fashion, design and textile talent was honoured last night (15 June) at the country's most glamorous red carpet event - The Scottish Fashion Awards.The black tie extravaganza took place at the Glasgow Science Centre.

Hosted by MTV's Laura Whitmore, honours were given to Harris Tweed Hebrides, Tali Lennox, Henrietta Ludgate, Henry Holland, Bebaroque.

The top prize of the night went to renowned photographer Rankin,who received The Hall of Fame 2011 award.

 Rankin has photographed a plethora of iconic people and global fashion covers from The Queen and Kate Moss to the Rolling Stones and Kylie Minogue. His name is synonymous with dynamic, creative and intimate photography, securing his positions as one of the worlds top fashion photographers.

Tessa Hartmann founder and producer told the audience,

Tonight we have witnessed an impressive showcase of Scottish fashion talent, working in their respective fields around the world.

"Tonight we have witnessed an impressive showcase of Scottish fashion talent, working in their respective fields around the world. From our most prominent textile manufacturers, to leading designers, models, fashion innovators and educators, it's a list that would stand its ground against the world's biggest fashion capitals - all Scottish, all flying our fashionable flag.

To have this sort of attendance and credibility is not only an honour for the awards ceremony, it's an honour for Scotland and the idealistic and contemporary perception we want and need for our country to compete internationally." Hartmann said.

The  2011 winners were: 

 Scottish Designer of the Year - JONATHAN SAUNDERS

Scottish Young Designer of the Year -  HENRIETTA LUDGATE

Scottish Textile Brand of the Year - HARRIS TWEED HEBRIDES

Scottish Accessory Designer of the Year -  BEBAROQUE

Scottish Fashion Icon - FREYA MAVOR

Scottish Communicator of the Year - ANGUS MUNRO

Scottish Model of the Year -  TALI LENNOX

Scottish Retailer of the Year -  ROX

Scotland's New Face -  CAITLIN JAMIESON

Scottish Graduate of the Year - CAMPBELL DUNN

International Designer of the Year (for use of a Scottish fabric) - HENRY HOLLAND

Scottish Fashion Innovator - PROFESSOR PAMELA GILLIES (Glasgow Caledonian University)

Fashion Ambassador - HILARY ALEXANDER(Fashion Director Daily Telegraph)

Scottish Hall of Fame 2010 - RANKIN