London, Tuesday 10th November 2026 - The British Fashion Council (BFC) is delighted to announce that Gabriel Moses will receive the Trailblazer Award at The Fashion Awards 2026. The ceremony will take place on Monday 30th November 2026 at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Gabriel Moses is a British-Nigerian photographer, filmmaker and creative director from South London, and one of the most distinctive and influential image-makers of his generation. This award recognises his defining impact across fashion, music and design, and his ability to translate deeply personal narratives into emotionally resonant imagery that continues to shape contemporary visual culture.
Making his directorial debut with Nike at just eighteen years old, Moses established the foundations of a creative practice rooted in storytelling, identity and community. Entirely self-taught, he has since redefined the possibilities of contemporary image-making, making history as the youngest photographer to shoot a Dazed cover at just 22.
His creative portfolio spans campaigns and collaborations with some of the world's most influential fashion houses and cultural institutions, including Louis Vuitton, Dior, Burberry and Moncler, alongside portraits of cultural figures such as Pharrell Williams, Jay Z, Rihanna, Lauryn Hill, Grace Jones, Cher, Travis Scott, amongst others. In 2024 Moses released his first monograph Regina and was named as the trophy designer of 2025 The BRIT Award.
Consistently bringing narratives drawn from his South London upbringing and Nigerian heritage to major commercial and artistic platforms, Moses has helped expand how identity, heritage and community are represented in contemporary media. Through an unmistakable visual language that moves fluidly between fashion, music, film and art, he has established himself as one of the most compelling creative voices of his generation.
Laura Weir, Chief Executive, British Fashion Council: “Gabriel is one of those rare creative talents whose work has an unmistakable visual language and emotional resonance. Across fashion, music, film and art, he has helped shape contemporary visual culture, while opening up new perspectives and inspiring a generation of creatives. We’re delighted to celebrate Gabriel at The Fashion Awards this year and recognise the extraordinary contribution he continues to make to British and global creative culture.”
Gabriel Moses: “It’s a blessing to receive such a prestigious award, I’ve put a lot of heart into my practice from the moment I started and moments like this are a testament to honest work. I’m grateful to the long list of collaborators who have trusted my ideas.”
The Trailblazer Award celebrates a leading creative voice who has made an impactful and innovative contribution to contemporary culture. Previous winners of the award include Kim Jones, Sarah Burton OBE, Alessandro Michele, Edward Enniful OBE, and Remo Ruffini.
The Fashion Awards is the world’s biggest fashion fundraiser and a defining global moment for British fashion, championing the cultural power of fashion and spotlighting the creative voices shaping the industry today. It reflects fashion’s dynamic intersection with music, film, sport and performance. The event enables the British Fashion Council to continue to support, defend and promote British fashion globally, supporting designers and businesses to build creative and commercial resilience.
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