LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 07: Phoebe Philo attends the British Fashion Awards at The Savoy on December 7, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
Phoebe Philo at the British Fashion Awards

Last night a crowd of some seriously talented and stylish people arrived at the Savoy Hotel for the 2010 British Fashion Awards.

The ceremony opened with the screening of Nick Knight’s tribute film for Alexander McQueen who received an honorary Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Design award.

The big winner last was Phoebe Philo who was named Designer of the Year. She did bring back minimalism after all. Winner hopefuls were the likes of Christopher Kane and Erdem.

Emerging Talent of the Year award in the Ready-to-Wear category went to Meadham Kirchhoff who can make you smell botanical gardens on the runway.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Models walk the runway during the Meadham Kirchhoff Spring/Summer 2011 fashion show at the Top Shop Venue on September 20, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Meadham Kirchhoff Spring/Summer 2011 fashion show

Nicholas Kirkwood, who collaborated with innumerable designers on runway shoes this season, took home Accessory Designer of the Year award; E. Tautz‘s Patrick Grant won for Men’s Wear Designer, and Mulberry won for Designer Brand.

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 07: Nicholas Kirkwood (L) and Claudia Schiffer pose at the winners board at the British Fashion Awards at The Savoy on December 7, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
Nicholas Kirkwood and Claudia Schiffer at the British Fashion Awards

Models and fashionistas took home some awards too. Alexa Chung received an award for British Style; Naomi Campbell‘s 25-year career didn’t go unnoticed and won the Special Recognition Award, and Lara Stone was named Model of the Year.

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 07: Alexa Chung poses at the winners board at the British Fashion Awards at The Savoy on December 7, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
Alexa Chung at the British Fashion Awards

Burberry walked away with what seems like a completely made up award – the Digital Innovation Award. I suppose it’s for their “innovative” “3D” banners?

Incidentally, Lady Gaga’s style was indirectly awarded as well – Nicola Formichetti, Gaga’s stylist and the man who basically created her, won the Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator.

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 07: Nicola Formichetti (L) and Daphne Guiness pose at the winners board at the British Fashion Awards at The Savoy on December 7, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
Nicola Formichetti and Daphne Guiness at the British Fashion Awards

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 07: Christopher Bailey attends the British Fashion Awards at The Savoy on December 7, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
Burberry’s Christopher Bailey attends the British Fashion Awards

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 07: Model Lara Stone poses at the winners boards at the British Fashion Awards at The Savoy on December 7, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
Lara Stone at the British Fashion Awards

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 07: Naomi Campbell poses at the winners boards at the British Fashion Awards at The Savoy on December 7, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
Naomi Campbell at the British Fashion Awards

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 07: Christopher Kane and Yasmin Le Bon attend the British Fashion Awards at The Savoy on December 7, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
Christopher Kane and Yasmin Le Bon at the British Fashion Awards

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 07: Patrick Grant and Daisy Lowe pose at the winners board at the British Fashion Awards at The Savoy on December 7, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
E. Tautz’s Patrick Grant and Daisy Lowe at the British Fashion Awards