Tonight, for once, the gods shined on theFashion Awards.
As everyone elbowed their way to their tables and boxes, it was time for the show to start.
Except for the fashion students up there.

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(That was met by a deafening chorus of cheers.)
The nights hosts, Maya Jama and Kojey Radical, take the stage.
Debbie Harry performs for the crowd.

The night’s hosts, Maya Jama and Kojey Radical, take the stage.
Then Marco Capaldo of16Arlingtons award as a New Establishment Womenswear winner produced the first dewy-eyed moment of the evening.
Without Kikka, 16Arlington wouldnt exist, he added.
She should be up here accepting this award, but life had different plans.

Debbie Harry performs for the crowd.
This ones for you Kiks.
Marco Capaldo wins the New Establishment Womenswear for his brand 16Arlington.
It prompted the most passionate applause of the night.

Marco Capaldo wins the New Establishment Womenswear for his brand 16Arlington.
Kelsey Lu and Nan Goldin accept a special recognition award honoring Goldins recent campaign with Gucci.
Whose craft is the most exquisite?
Whos putting British fashion on the world stage?

Kelsey Lu and Nan Goldin accept a special recognition award honoring Goldin’s recent campaign with Gucci.
To echo Nan Goldin: Free Palestine.
Well, quite.)
I am the first trans woman to win this award, she said.

Alex Consani after receiving her model of the year award.
But I cant accept it without thanking those who came before me.
And thank you for the stunning shoesthat are always two sizes too small.
Delivered like a true professional.

Anna Wintour delivering her speech honoring the night’s recipient of the outstanding achievement award, Tom Ford.
Alex Consani after receiving her model of the year award.
Anna Wintour delivering her speech honoring the nights recipient of the outstanding achievement award, Tom Ford.
Tom is an extraordinary designer and a great filmmakerbut he has emerged as a remarkable father.

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She wore it with layers of diamond necklaces, of course.
Its Lacroix, sweetie!)
Michele Lamy, A$AP Rocky, trailblazer award winner Remo Ruffini of Moncler, and Rihanna.

Michèle Lamy, A$AP Rocky, trailblazer award winner Remo Ruffini of Moncler, and Rihanna.
Figuring that out will be an important mission for the Fashion Awards of the near future.

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