Saul Nash Receives The Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design

Today, the British Fashion Council (BFC) is delighted to announce that Saul Nash is the recipient of The Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design. The Award was presented by The Duchess of Cambridge, on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen, in this Platinum Jubilee year during an event at The Design Museum in London, which celebrated and showcased all the talent support initiatives of the BFC Foundation. Nash – both a designer and a choreographer - is recognised for his innovative take on design; developing new materials whilst actively pioneering a new frontier within the industry – imbuing sportswear design with an exploration of heritage, performance and technical innovation. The Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design was initiated in recognition of the role the fashion industry plays in society and diplomacy and to spotlight young designers who are talented and making a difference to society through either sustainable practices or community engagement. The inaugural Award was announced and presented to Richard Quinn in February 2018 when The Queen made Her Majesty’s first visit to London Fashion Week. In 2019, the prestigious Award was presented to Bethany Williams by The Duchess of Cornwall, in 2020 to Rosh Mahtani by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal and in 2021 to Priya Ahluwalia by Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex. A multi-faceted choreographer, movement director and designer, Nash has been chosen for his role as a cultural innovator whose work opens