Every year, the awards are an occasion to celebrate Belgian fashion, meet people and strengthen bonds within the creative sector. We show the world that Belgian fashion stands for independence, personality and sustainability.
In the world of fashion, we are known to be surrealist, modest, hardworking, avant-garde and no-nonsense. Belgian fashion lets the work speak for itself.
During the awards, we set our modesty aside and promote Belgian fashion.
An evening dedicated to creativity
Since their creation, the Belgian Fashion Awards have become a symbol of excellence. They reward established and emerging talents who embody the avant-garde and refined spirit of Belgian fashion. The 2025 edition is no exception, with a rich program, original collaborations and prestigious guests from the worlds of fashion and the arts.
The Belgian Fashion Awards are not just a gala: they also provide a platform for emerging talent, a networking opportunity and a fresh look at industry challenges such as sustainability and inclusivity.
The nominees
We will have to wait until 18 November to find out who will win the coveted award. With two new categories – Company of the Year and Model of the Year – there will be exactly 10 highly coveted awards presented on stage. This year, the winners will be chosen by an international jury of renowned experts, creatives, buyers and journalists.
Here is the list of nominees:
- Designer: BERNADETTE , Julian klausner, Pieter Mulier.
- Accessory designer: Marie Artamonoff, Virginie Morobé, Mats Rombaut.
- Emerging talent: Abdel El Tayeb, Julie Kegels, REantwerp.
- Most promising graduate: Bert Deconick, Sylvain Drabbe, Lionel Gallet, Kilian Goderis, Elise Marechal, Kristin Paquot, Chloë Reners.
- Model: Alain Gossuin, Hanne Gaby Odiele, Louise Robert.
- Creative professional: Sonja Noël, Elodie Ouédraogo, Florence Teerlinck.
7. Changemaker: Masjien, Mats Rombaut, Tom Van der Borght.
8. Company: Arte Antwerp, BERNADETTE , Essentiel Antwerp.
9. Love brand of the year: The public will soon be able to vote online for the brand of the year.
10. Outstanding Achievement: This award recognises the exceptional career of a Belgian designer or fashion professional. No candidates are nominated; the international jury decides independently who will win this highly coveted award.
The jury
This year, the international jury was chaired by Karen Binns, a world-renowned stylist, artistic director and consultant from New York.
The jury also included:
Serge Carreira (head of the Emerging Brands initiative at the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode), Stephanie D’heygere (jewellery designer), Saar Debrouwere (CEO of Pucci), Eve Demoen (curator of the Hasselt Fashion Museum), Elisa De Wyngaert (curator at MoMu in Antwerp), Caroline Esgain (curator at the Fashion and Lace Museum in Brussels), Kiyo Ishizuka (international fashion agent), Bianca Luzi (CEO of Raf Simons), Philippe Pourhashemi (writer, consultant and coach in the fashion industry).