SCOTTISH FASHION AWARDS

Judging is extremely thorough and is carried out over the months of May and June 2008. Shortlisted entries will be published on the Scottish Fashion Awards website in the week commencing 2nd June 2008.

All awards will be presented at the Scottish Fashion Awards Ceremony and Gala VIP dinner, on Sunday 29th June 2008 at Scotland’s historic and majestic, Stirling Castle. To enter the awards please download the nominations form for details, guidelines and terms and conditions. Click to download

Please note that all entries must be submitted by 12 noon on 23rd May 2008.

CATEGORY AWARDS

Scottish Fashion Awards Designer Of The Year

This award recognises the work of a designer (on an international level) whose designs over the last year have made the greatest impression on the fashion community.

Scottish Fashion Awards International Designer:

An individual who has produced the most exciting and industry important collections over the last year with an international brand. (Non Scottish Designers.)

Scottish Fashion Awards Textile Brand of the Year:

An individual or business that have shown to be leading the way in the specialist field of cashmere, textile design and manufacturing.

Scottish Fashion Awards Communicator of the Year:

Fashion communication through photography, fashion writing, styling, marketing/PR, session styling or make-up artistry.

Scottish Fashion Awards Young Designer of the Year (Under 30 yrs of age)

This award recognises the work of young designers in all areas of fashion; individuals who show considerable promise as future leaders of the industry. (No entry fee for students currently enrolled in a full time educational institution.)

Scottish Fashion Awards Retailer of the Year

(Includes On-line Retailing): This award is to reward the endeavors of a Scottish retailer who has led the way in bringing new fashion brands, concepts or designers to Scotland. Consideration will also be given to overall retail proposition, merchandising, marketing and brand image.

Scottish Fashion Awards Model Of the Year

A model who has captured the fashion world and boasts a portfolio of significant fashion work.

Scottish Fashion Awards Jewellery/Accessory Designer of the Year

This award recognises the work of an individual or company whose design/manufacture of precious or non precious jewellery or fashion related items have made a significant impression in the fashion community over the last year.

Scottish Fashion Icon Award

Voted for by readers of The Herald newspaper, this award recognises the individual that is regarded as the fashion icon of the last year. * Entry to this award is not permitted; the decision is through a public vote. Details of how to vote will be published in The Herald Magazine May 3rd 2008.

BEST USE OF TARTAN BY AN INTERNATIONAL DESIGNER

An individual or label who has produced the most exciting and industry important collections utilizing tartan over the last year. (This is only open to non-Scottish designers / labels).

SPECIAL AWARD

Scottish Fashion Awards Hall of Fame

This award recognises the outstanding work of an individual to whom the fashion industry is indebted. An individual whose contribution to fashion has either shaped or changed the world of fashion over their lifetime. * Entry to this award is not permitted; the decision is made by the judging panel.