One winner from each of the three categories – based on the three pillars of the BFC’s Institute of Positive Fashion, Environment; People; and Community & Craftsmanship – were chosen by an prestigious panel of judges, comprised of British Vogue editor-in-chief and European editorial director of Vogue, Edward Enninful, Munroe Bergdorf, Tan France, Lily Cole, Farrah Storr, Ib Kamara, Jo Ellison, chief executive of the BFC Caroline Rush, and Swarovski’s creative director Giovanna Engelbert. Crafter John Hickling was triumphant in the Environment group; hair stylist Cyndia Harvey was given the People prize, and thread-maker Andrew Kenny was selected from Community & Craftsmanship.
“What is really exciting about the BFC Changemakers Prize in partnership with Swarovski is the ability to provide these leaders of the future with the support and recognition to continue to ignite their dreams,” said Caroline Rush. “Our hope is to facilitate them with their incredible work, allowing them to continue to actualise their aspirations for the industry.” Swarovski’s Giovanna Engelbert added: “Swarovski has stepped forward with a bold vision for the future; its mission is to ignite dreams. The brand is true to Daniel Swarovski’s founding spirit as a radically inclusive laboratory of creativity that invites the world to celebrate their individuality.”
Below, the winners share what being awarded the prize means to them.
Cyndia Harvey
“I am truly so thrilled to have won the BFC Changemakers Prize in partnership with Swarovski. For me, the core of my creative process has always encompassed a vision of inclusive beauty. My aim has always been to ensure that there’s not just one singular story being told, knowing that real change comes from collective consciousness. This has always been an extremely natural part of my work, so for the BFC and Swarovski to recognise and acknowledge this feels humbling and very special to me.”
Andrew Kenny
“Winning this prize means so much for me and my team. Being recognised by such a hallowed institution as the BFC for the work that we do is a real honour – and one that we craftspeople working behind the scenes in fashion – rarely receive. This makes it all the more special. High-end fashion embroidery, even machine embroidery is incredibly laborious and so building an embroidery company where everything is made in-house has been a difficult thing to do. I was determined to do it because I’m incredibly passionate about the making and promotion of my craft and to be rewarded for it by the BFC and Swarovski – [the latter] a brand whose products we use so regularly to create our work – feels like an incredible achievement and I’m extremely grateful.”
“Winning this prize means so much for me and my team. Being recognised by such a hallowed institution as the BFC for the work that we do is a real honour – and one that we craftspeople working behind the scenes in fashion – rarely receive. This makes it all the more special. High-end fashion embroidery, even machine embroidery is incredibly laborious and so building an embroidery company where everything is made in-house has been a difficult thing to do. I was determined to do it because I’m incredibly passionate about the making and promotion of my craft and to be rewarded for it by the BFC and Swarovski – [the latter] a brand whose products we use so regularly to create our work – feels like an incredible achievement and I’m extremely grateful.”
John Hickling
“I am delighted, honoured and very proud to accept the Changemakers award from the British Fashion Council, Swarovski and the wonderful panel of judges; thank you. This is a landmark for Glass Onion: it’s taken 15 years of hard work and dedication from our team, suppliers and customers to get to this point, it represents a new chapter for our business and team. We are inspired by a creative industry which embraces change and are excited to play our part by building Glass Onion and delivering our vision.”
“I am delighted, honoured and very proud to accept the Changemakers award from the British Fashion Council, Swarovski and the wonderful panel of judges; thank you. This is a landmark for Glass Onion: it’s taken 15 years of hard work and dedication from our team, suppliers and customers to get to this point, it represents a new chapter for our business and team. We are inspired by a creative industry which embraces change and are excited to play our part by building Glass Onion and delivering our vision.”
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