The British Fashion Council has announced the shortlist of nominees for the British Fashion Awards set to take place November 25.

Hilary Riva, CEO of the British Fashion Council tells Vogue UK: "The awards celebrate the extraordinary talent within the British fashion industry as highlighted in this year's nominees list. I would like to thank Swarovski for their support of the British Fashion Awards 2008 and for their sponsorship of the Emerging Talent Awards, which will help to support two of our newer talents as they establish their careers and businesses."

The British Fashion Awards 2008 shortlisted nominees:
MODEL
Agyness Deyn, Jourdan Dunn, Lily Donaldson

DESIGNER BRAND
Jimmy Choo, Agent Provocateur, Paul Smith

ISABELLA BLOW AWARD FOR FASHION CREATOR
Pat McGrath, Terry Jones, Tim Walker

RED CARPET DESIGNER
Matthew Williamson, Giles Deacon, Stella McCartney

MENSWEAR DESIGNER
Christopher Bailey for Burberry, Paul Smith, Richard James

ACCESSORY DESIGNER
Jonathan Kelsey, Rupert Sanderson, Lara Bohinc

SWAROVSKI EMERGING TALENT AWARD - READY-TO-WEAR
Danielle Scutt, Louise Goldin, Felder Felder

SWAROVSKI EMERGING TALENT AWARD - ACCESSORIES
Nicholas Kirkwood, Charlotte Olympia, Anna Vince