SCOTLAND DECIDES - THE KINGS & QUEENS OF SCOTTISH FASHION ARE CROWNED AT THE 2014 SCOTTISH FASHION AWARDS

London, UK – 1^st September – This evening, the great and the good of Scottish fashion kicked off the global fashion carousel as they paid tribute to the winners and honorees of the 9^th Annual Scottish Fashion Awards.

Dame Vivienne Westwood was inducted into the Hall of Fame for her undeterred loyalty and unparalleled love and passion for Scottish textiles and fabrics, which she has consistently used throughout her collections over the years.

Christopher Kane was named Scottish Designer of the Year.

Sixteen year old Jean Campbell was named Scottish Model of the Year having secured campaigns with Burberry and featuring in both British and Italian Vogue and singer Amy Macdonald was crowned Scottish Fashion Icon.

Supermodel David Gandy was given the prestigious Founders Awards for his support of Scottish and British fashion over the last nine years.

Dubbed the ‘Oscars of Scottish Fashion’, VIP guests indulged in fine dining Scottish Banquet with Scottish scallops, Highland beef, neeps & tatties served with Haggis croquettes and to finish, a raspberry cranachan, strawberry shortbread and Mars Bar shot with tempura topping!
The Russian Standard Vodka After Party served complementary Russian Mules whilst the guests danced the night away to the sounds of DJ duo, Beatnik.
Each guest received the ultimate goodie bag. A limited edition Holly Fulton for Radley tote was filled with gifts from Bobbi Brown, Toni & Guy, Deeside Water, Tunnocks, Walkers Shortbread, Hangover Mints, Russian Standard Vodka and Roundsquare Coffee.
The most extravagant gift came from the events Official Jeweller, the world’s leading simulated diamond jewellery boutique - Tru Diamonds, who gifted each guest with diamond earrings and a necklace.

The Scottish Fashion Awards 2014 winners are;

Scottish Designer of the Year – Christopher Kane 

Scottish Young Designer of the Year - Hayley Scanlan 

Scottish Textile Brand of the Year - Dhu 

Scottish Communicator of the Year - Avril Mair, Harper’s Bazaar 

Scottish Retailer of the Year - Abandon Ship Apparel 

Scottish Accessory Designer of the Year - William Chambers Millinery

Scottish Fashion Graduate of the Year - Colleen Leitch

International Designer of the Year - Simone Rocha

Scottish Model of the Year - Jean Campbell

Scottish Exporter of the Year - Mackintosh

Luxury Retailer - Harvey Nichols, Edinburgh

Fashion Icon 2014 – Amy MacDonald

Hall of Fame 2014 - Dame Vivienne Westwood

Fashion Ambassador 2014 –

Professor Christopher Moore on behalf of Professor Pamela Gillies, British School of Fashion

Belinda Earle on behalf of Marc Bolland, Marks and Spencer

Founders Awards 2014 – David Gandy