Patrick McDowell is latest Queen Elizabeth II Award recipient
Patrick McDowell is the latest recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Award, with the designer receiving his honour from the Princess of Wales (in a surprise appearance) at a British Fashion Council event in London on Tuesday.
Liverpool born and London-based, the Central Saint Martins graduate's label has sustainability as a key focus with items made to order and repair and refit also available.
But his commitment to sustainability goes beyond his own label and he's known for being a sustainability promoter in the wider fashion industry as well as carrying that through in his work for the Pinko label.
First presented by the late Queen (after whom it's named) in another even-more-of-a-surprise-appearance at London Fashion Week in 2018, the Award recognises the role of British design and fashion in the country's culture and trade.
It's been presented every year since to an emerging British fashion designer 'who shows exceptional talent and originality, whilst demonstrating value to the community and strong sustainable policies'.
Previous recipients include Richard Quinn, Bethany Williams, Rosh Mantani, Priya Ahluwalia, Saul Nash, Foday Dumbuya and Steven Stokey-Daley.
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