After a launching denim and sunglasses to mixed reception, Victoria Beckham took the plunge into the high-end dress business. Some speculated the line was the work of one of her favorite designers, Roland Mouret, but with this line, Beckham — like the Olsens — has managed to eschew stigma associated with celebrity designers. Her dresses are worn by celebrities and the cast of Gossip Girl with none of the chintzy flair or stifled laughter associated with so many other celebrity-“designed” clothes. Her status as a style icon undoubtedly has something to do with that, but whatever magic is behind the venture, it’s landed her a nomination for a British Fashion Award in the Designer Brand category, along with Burberry, Mulberry, and Pringle of Scotland. So Posh Spice — Posh Spice! — is now viewed in the same design caliber as Burberry.
Other notable categories include best model, in which David Gandy’s fatless pecs will battle Lara Stone and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s famous bosoms. And stylist Nicola Formichetti, who turned Lady Gaga into the crazy disco creature she is today, is up against Nick Knight and Rankin for the Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator. The full list of nominees:
Designer Brand
Burberry
Mulberry
Pringle of Scotland
Victoria Beckham
Emerging Talent Award - Accessories
Charlotte Olympia
Husam El Odeh
Jessica McCormack
Emerging Talent Award - Ready-to-Wear
Mary Katrantzou
Meadham Kirchhoff
Michael van der Ham
Model
David Gandy
Lara Stone
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Accessory Designer
Camilla Skovgaard
Emma Hill for Mulberry
Nicholas Kirkwood
Menswear Designer
Christopher Bailey for Burberry
E.Tautz, Margaret Howell
Paul Smith
Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator
Nick Knight
Nicola Formichetti
Rankin
Designer of the Year
Christopher Kane
Erdem
Phoebe Philo for Céline
