IT was proof, if needed, that British fashion is impressive on an international scale: the British Fashion Awards tonight was a glittering affair as new Model of the Year
Agyness Deyn reigned supreme in her long, ragged-trained Giles black dress. "It's my mum on the phone," she said as she took to the stage holding her mobile phone to her ear to collect her award – presented by
Roland Mouret. "Yes Mum, it's like a fashion Oscar. Here, have a word with everyone," she added as she held the phone to the microphone so we could hear the excited squeals of a very proud parent. "She's well chuffed," said Agyness, before thanking Hilary Riva, Alexandra Shulman, the Northern Massive, Katie Grand ("for my first
Pop cover)", Mario Testino ("for first putting me in
Vogue") and Giles for the dress. "Even though everyone keeps stepping on it, it's still good!"