LONDON: London’s Fashion Awards presented at the iconic Royal Albert Hall on Monday, were marked by a moving tribute to the great French-Tunisian designer Azzedine Alaia, who died last month at the age of 77.
Supermodels including Naomi Campbell, Stephanie Seymour and Eva Herzigova took to the stage to honor the master known for his timeless designs.
Campbell, who was on the verge of tears, said Alaia was a “fashion giant,” calling him her “daddy, protector... and teacher.”
Rising fashion star Jonathan Anderson struck a double blow at the prestigious awards, claiming the prizes for best Accessories Designer and best British Designer for Womenswear.
Considered one of the most influential designers of his generation, 33-year-old Anderson was recognized for his work with luxury leather goods manufacturer Loewe, where he is the creative director, and for the women’s collection at his own label, JW Anderson.
British model Adwoa Aboah, known for her activism, won “Model of the Year” ahead of sisters Bella Hadid and Gigi Hadid, and Kaia Gerber, 16-year-old daughter of former top model Cindy Crawford.
Belgian Raf Simons triumphed in the Designer of the Year category for his work with Calvin Klein, while Gucci’s CEO Marco Bizzarri was named best Business Leader, picking up his award from singer Annie Lennox.
Finally, sandwiched between jokes at the expense of US President Donald Trump, the awards recognized young British talent with Michael Halpern winning British Emerging Talent for Womenswear and Charles Jeffrey picking up the Menswear award.
London Fashion Awards pay tribute to Tunisian designer Azzedine Alaia
London Fashion Awards pay tribute to Tunisian designer Azzedine Alaia
Policewoman honored for soothing crying baby when her mother fell unconscious at Beirut airport
- ISF honors first adjutant for comforting and feeding baby-milk to scared infant whose mother was rushed to hospital
- Social media users praise policewoman for her ‘humane and empathetic’ act after photos went viral
BEIRUT: A Lebanese policewoman who comforted an infant and fed her milk while her mother was hospitalized after falling unconscious at Beirut airport was honored for what social media users dubbed a ‘humane and empathetic’ act.
First Adjutant Nadia Nasser was on duty when the unidentified baby’s mother suffered a sudden illness and fell unconscious at a checkpoint inside Beirut International Airport earlier this month.
Photos of Nasser holding the months-old baby in her arms, preparing a milk bottle and feeding her went viral across social media, where users described the policewomen’s act as ‘motherly, compassionate and humane’ behavior.
Brig. Gen. Moussa Karnib of Lebanon’s Internal Security Forces honored Nasser on Friday for caring for the infant for almost two hours at the airport after her mother was rushed to a hospital.
A media statement said the first adjutant was honored upon the directives of ISF’s Director General Maj. Gen. Raed Abdullah, after she took personal initiative on Feb. 2 to comfort the infant.
Commenting on Nasser’s photos that went viral, a user called Sami said she should be promoted for her ‘selfless and empathetic’ act.
Another user, Joe, commented: “She should be rewarded.
“This is how loyalty and love for one’s job and country are built,” wrote a user called Youssef.
Media reports said that when the incident happened, the baby’s fear and cries prompted Nasser to take the initiative to comfort and remain beside her until her mother’s condition stabilized.
ISF’s statement did not clarify whether Nasser and the baby accompanied the mother in the ambulance or how they were reunited later.
