Global Fashion Awards 2010

This week the fashion elite gathered at New York's glamorous Waldorf Astoria for the Global Fashion Awards 2010, where the winners of the prestigious awards were announced by America's Next Top Model judge, Nigel Barker. With the shortlist boasting

respected global brands, internationally renowned retailers and exciting up-and-coming talent from around the world, the 2010 Winners List is a veritable roll-call of industry greats.

Hosted by WGSN, the world's leading style and trend forecaster, the Awards were the first of their kind to honor style and innovation in the fashion industry on a global platform.

"With an industry so diverse and exciting, it struck us that there was a real need for fashion industry peers the world over to be able to reward, recognize, and rejoice with one another," stated Susanna Kempe, CEO of WGSN. "We are delighted now to use our authority and gravitas to unite the industry in this way, and to present an unprecedented global platform on which to celebrate the achievements of fashion's finest."

"We are all here tonight because we share a passion for fashion, breaking rules, thinking differently and always looking forward to discovering the next breakthrough talent, technology or trend," Nigel Barker stated, opening the evening. "As our world becomes more virtual by the minute it is great to see so many of you from around the world coming together to celebrate the industry, its rising stars, luminaries and leaders."

Winners included retailer Lane Crawford for outstanding Visual Merchandising, Outstanding New Store went to Levi's Flagship Store, Regent Street, Outstanding Brand Mix was awarded to Opening Ceremony. the award for Global Brand or Retailer went to Harvey Nichols and the award for Emerging Brand went to designer William Tempest. Teri Agins, Fashion Writer for the Wall Street Journal , presented the award for Outstanding E-tailer to ASOS.

Image: Harold Tilman (BFC)