IT WAS a big night for the fashion world last week as the style set turned out en masse for this year’s British Fashion Awards.
Naturally Kate Moss swanned off with an honour (“It’s better than the Oscars,” she squeaked) as did John Galliano and Burberry’s Christopher Bailey.
In honour of the auspicious occasion and as the end of the year draws nigh, I present my very own fashion winners and losers of 2009. Enjoy!
The Never Knowingly Under-dressed Award: She wears Louboutins to take the children to the zoo, pencil skirts on planes and even played baseball in heels, it can only be Victoria Beckham left. After years of trying, 2009 saw Mrs B finally win the fashion set’s approval. If only we could see her celebrate by doing the school run in a pair of sweats and trainers.
The Fashion Icon of the Future Award: With a wardrobe reported to be worth some £2m, she is the most fashionable toddler in the world. Yes Suri Cruise has more pairs of designer shoes than most of us have had hot dinners. She’s even managed to conquer walking in heels at the tender age of three. World’s best dressed Scientologist or what?
The Stuck in a Style Rut Award: He may have ditched the high waisted trousers but Simon Cowell’s dress sense still leaves a lot to be desired. Grey and white t-shirts and V-neck jumpers day in day out do not a stylish man make. Go wild Simon try a splash of colour and how about a new haircut?
The I Am Having Way Too Much Fun To Care What I Look Like Award: Whether falling down drunk at award ceremonies, lolling about topless on yachts or staggering out of bars Kate Moss is still the epitome of cool. And she knows it. Why do you think she walks around with that permanent half smile on her face?
The Too Cool For School Award: Yes you have got beautiful feline eyes, yes you used to be a model, yes you have got super-long skinny legs and a Mulberry handbag named after you, but would it kill you to smile Alexa Chung? And, by the way, ballet flats don’t look kooky and original with evening dresses, they just look daft.
The How to Rock a Suit Award: Late entry this one from Robert Downey Jnr. Whether it’s in Sherlock Holmes’ tweed or in Dolce and Gabbana on the red carpet, this man was born to wear a whistle.
The Get Ready to See My Face Everywhere Award: Georgia May Jagger. If you thought sisters Jade and Elizabeth were good looking get a load of this one. Mum’s hair and eyes and dad’s lips. Watch the contracts roll in.The Innapropriate Facial Hair Award: Brad Pitt. That beard on that beautiful visage? It’s like laughing in God’s face.The Best Dressed Bump Award: Goes to supermodel Heidi Klum who never fails to look amazing while pregnant...which appears to be all the time.The You Are Never Too Old To Wear Bunny Ears Award: Not an obvious red carpet accessory and usually reserved for hen nights. But that didn’t stop Madonna at the Met Ball. Then again they were Louis Vuitton bunny ears...Georgia May Jagger. If you thought sisters Jade and Elizabeth were good looking get a load of this one. Mum’s hair and eyes and dad’s lips. Watch the contracts roll in.
The Innapropriate Facial Hair Award: Brad Pitt. That beard on that beautiful visage? It’s like laughing in God’s face.
The Best Dressed Bump Award: Goes to supermodel Heidi Klum who never fails to look amazing while pregnant...which appears to be all the time.
The You Are Never Too Old To Wear Bunny Ears Award: Not an obvious red carpet accessory and usually reserved for hen nights. But that didn’t stop Madonna at the Met Ball. Then again they were Louis Vuitton bunny ears...
