Winners of the first WGSN Global Fashion Awards were announced at a ceremony in New York's Waldorf Astoria last night, November 10. Honouring fashion's most innovative individuals and businesses from around the globe, the winners included:

• William Tempest - Emerging Brand or Retailer
• Lanvin's Alber Elbaz - Most Influential Designer - Womenswear
• Thom Browne - Most Influential Designer - Menswear
• asos.com - Outstanding Etailer
• Harold Tillman CBE - Outstanding Contribution to Fashion
• Harvey Nichols - Global Brand or Retailer