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>> Phoebe Philo took this year's top prize — Designer of the Year — tonight at the British Fashion Awards over fellow nominees Erdem Moralioglu and Christopher Kane, while Lara Stone won the battle of the pretty faces, scoring Model of the Year over David Gandy and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.

Popular vote determined Alexa Chung winner of the British Style Award, recognizing "an individual who embodies the spirit of London and is an international ambassador for London as a leading creative fashion capital.” And Sarah Burton — who designed two dresses for Special Recognition awardee Naomi Campbell (for a 25 year-long career) to choose from for the festivities — accepted the posthumously-awarded Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Design prize for Lee Alexander McQueen, noting, "We will always miss him."

The full list of 2010 winners (nominees can be seen here):

Designer of the Year: Phoebe Philo for Celine

BFC Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Design: Lee Alexander McQueen

Designer Brand of the Year: Mulberry

Accessory Designer of the Year: Nicholas Kirkwood

Menswear Designer of the Year: Patrick Grant for E.Tautz

Model of the Year: Lara Stone

Emerging Talent Award — Accessories: Husam El Odeh

Emerging Talent Award — Ready-to-Wear: Meadham Kirchhoff

Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator of the Year: Nicola Formichetti

British Style Award: Alexa Chung

Special Recognition Award: Naomi Campbell

Digital Innovation Award: Burberry

London Fashion Week is like New York's eccentric, cheeky older sister, and the designers take risks that would make some fashionistas on this side of the pond blush. This year was even more daring than usual, with nude models, antlers, wild wigs, and face paint galore. I've put together 10 of the most jaw-dropping moments from the runway, so be sure to check out what the Brits have been up to right now.

Only in their fourth year of designing under London label Meadham Kirchhoff, Central Saint Martins alums and friends Edward Meadham and Benjamin Kirchhoff have been awarded coveted sponsorships from Fashion East, New Generation, and Cotton USA. This week, they launch a second collection for Topshop that adds a romantic touch to the designers' predominantly dark and deconstructed streetwear. In stores and online Thursday, May 20, the lineup features delicate nude lace and pink paillettes mixed with shredded black sequin minis, glitter-spotted jumpers and t-shirts, and knee-length lace pleated skirts. Click below for a sneak peek at the complete collection.

Present at the Centre For Fashion Enterprise pop-up showroom were the Meadham Kirchhoff Fall 2009 collection and one of its two designers, Benjamin Kirchhoff. Having had the chance to speak with Kirchhoff about the collection, we can see why this brand is quickly becoming a favorite among fashion editors. Take the Fall 2009 concept for example, it deals with the boundaries between luxury and filth, desire and necessity--a discourse unending in the fashion world. Not only did we find Kirchoff's concept relevant but the clothes themselves--stand-out little jackets, slim trousers, one fantastic taupe Rodarte-like bondage dress--were also all desirable in their own right. Check out a few of our snapshots from the showroom along with the Fall 2009 runway images, below. 

London 02/24/09. Photos by Tim Whitby/Getty Images & courtesy of Meadham Kirchhoff studio.