Perhaps the next big star in the fashion world will be in Scotland. The most promising young talents have been nominated for the prestigious Scottish Fashion Awards alongside veterans. The winners in nine categories, which include fashion retailers, models, textile manufacturers and fashion commentators, will be announced at a ceremony on May 7 at Stirling Castle. The ceremony will also pay tribute to the talent of Bill Gibb, who revolutionized British fashion in the 70s and 80s, and Albert Watson, one of the world's leading fashion photographers. Both figures will be inducted into the Scottish Fashion Hall of Fame.
Scottish Fashion Designer of the Year:
Brian Rennie, Creative Director of Escada
Jonathan Saunders, Jonathan Saunders Collection
Graeme Black, Creative Director of Salvatore Ferragamo
April Crichton, Creative Director of SoniBy SoniRykiel
Best Scottish Young Designer /
Emerging Talent: Nikki Taylor (www.olanic.co.uk)
Christopher Kane (Central St. Martins School Of Design)
Rachel Antonio (Edinburgh College Of Art)
Coleen Henault (Edinburgh College Of Art)
Scottish International Designer of the Year Award:
Viktor & Rolf
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