The Princess of Wales has presented a special award for British fashion.
At an event hosted by the British Fashion Council Foundation (BFC), Catherine presented the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design.
Patrick McDowell was presented with the honour by Catherine and BFC CEOs Caroline Rush and Laura Weir.
Before the awards ceremony, the Princess of Wales met designers and viewed their designs while visiting the winner’s pop-up studio to see their sustainable practices and ways of helping the environment.
Picture by Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace
The event at London’s 180 Studios was aimed at celebrating “the impact of young British creatives and the UK’s thriving fashion industry, and recognise designers who are leading the way in sustainable practices and making a positive impact on the environment,” according to Kensington Palace.
The Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design was first handed out in 2018 by the late Queen Elizabeth II during London Fashion Week.
It is presented each year to an emerging British fashion designer “who shows exceptional talent and originality, whilst demonstrating value to the community and strong sustainable policies.”
The Princess of Wales previously awarded the honour to Saul Nash, a British menswear designer, in 2022.
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