AWARD CATEGORIES
Judging is extremely thorough and is carried out during the month of May 2009. Shortlisted entries will be published on the Scottish Fashion Awards website in the week commencing 25th May 2009 and published in The Herald Saturday Magazine on the 23rd May.
All awards will be presented at the Scottish Fashion Awards in association with Vogue.com Ceremony and Gala VIP dinner, on Sunday 21st June 2009 at Scotland's historic and majestic, Stirling Castle. To enter the awards click here to download the nominations form for details, guidelines, terms and conditions.
Please note that all entries must be submitted by noon on 8th May 2009.
The judging panel includes:
Dolly Jones Editor of Vogue.com
Kate Phelan Fashion Director Vogue
Kirsty Hume Model
Brian Rennie Creative Director Gant
Nathalie Colin Creative Director Swarovski
Albert Watson Photographer
Hilary Alexander Fashion Director Daily Telegraph
Susanne Kölmel Fashion Editor at Large, German Vogue
Briana Lesesne Fashion & Beauty Director Vanity Fair, USA
Brigitte Stepputtis Head of Couture, Vivienne Westwood
Janette Harkess - Deputy Editor The Herald
Tessa Hartmann - Chair of panel, founder Scottish Fashion Awards
CATEGORIES
1. Scottish Fashion Awards Designer of the Year sponsored by Vogue.com
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.
2.Scottish Fashion Awards Textile Brand of the Year sponsored by The Herald
An individual / business that have shown to be leading the way in the specialist field of cashmere and textile design.
3.Scottish Fashion Awards Communicator of the Year sponsored by BAA Glasgow
Fashion communication through photography, fashion writing, styling, marketing/PR, session styling or make-up artistry.
4.Scottish Fashion Awards Young Designer sponsored by The Scottish Fashion Council.
This award recognises the work of young designers in all areas of fashion; individuals who show considerable promise as future leaders of the industry. Entrants must have produced a minimum or one collection and be stocked in one retail outlet.
5. Scottish Fashion Graduate of the Year sponsored by Homecoming Scotland.
This award recognizes the work of students in their graduating year from FE courses across fashion and textiles in the UK. Students must be Scottish to be eligible for this category but can be studying anywhere in the UK.
6.Scottish Fashion Awards Retailer of the Year sponsored by the City of Stirling
(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.
7. Scottish Fashion Awards Model Of the Year sponsored by Fake Bake
A Scottish model who has captured the fashion world and boasts a portfolio of significant fashion work over the last year.
8. Scottish Fashion Awards Jewellery / Accessory Designer of the Year sponsored by Swarovski
This award recognises the work of an individual or company whose design/manufacture of precious or non precious jewellery or fashion related accessories have made a significant impression in the fashion community over the last year.
9. Scottish Fashion Awards International Designer
A non-Scottish individual who has produced the most exciting and industry important collections over the last year utilizing a Scottish fabric. The original textile must have be manufactured in Scotland.
PUBLIC VOTE AWARD
10. Scottish Fashion Icon Award sponsored by Marks & Spencer
Voted for by the public and fashionista's from across Scotland. This award recognises the individual that is regarded as the Scottish fashion icon of the last year. Details on how to vote will be launched on line www.scottishfashionawards.com from 13th April 2009.
SPECIAL AWARD
11. Scottish Fashion Awards Hall of Fame sponsored by Hotel Du Vin
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.