The Top Model 2022 Awards event was held in September at the 5-star Royal Horseguards Hotel in central London.
Taking place during London Fashion Week, the model finalists were lucky enough to be able to strut down the catwalk in the latest creations of various fashion designers.
International Worldwide Award Winners
Top international award winner is Thaynara from Brazil who collected her award wearing a gold eveningwear set by Wajahat Mirza. The set comprised of hand embellished sequin top and a soft pleated tiered skirt. This couture outfit was from Wajahat’s collection titled ‘Lilibet’ dedicated to Her Majesty, The Queen.
Being the Golden Girl of the evening, Thaynara also wore couturier Haneet Singh’s evening gown from his Stannic Luxe collection. Like all of this collection this soft gold/bronze coloured evening gown’s lustre is inspired by the pink city of Jaipur and its beautiful palace.
The Classic international award winner is Leen from Syria wearing her own dress.
Before the awards Leen sashayed down the runway in a black shimmering long dress with mini underskirt from Omar Mansoor’s ‘Margilan’ SS23 collection and a gold metallic dress embellished on the top by Aga-Couture London. Photo of Omar’s dress by Shahid Malik.
The 1st runner up in the International Worldwide Awards is Sarah from Kenya wearing her own outfit and the 2nd runner up is Holly from Scotland.
Before the awards Sarah graced the runway in hot pink soft velvet trousers with purple silk jacket from Vz Perfection by Vaishali’s ‘Iridescence’ collection, a golden gown with embellished bustier bodice and pleated long skirt with thigh high slit by couturier Wajahat Mizar and from Natz Couture ‘Afro Shades’ collection – a long white backless dress with waist-high slit and colourful print on the halter neck top. Photo of Vz Perfection by Colin Chau.
The 2nd runner up, Holly wore a black figure hugging backless cocktail dress by Aga- Couture which was embellished with black sequins along the top and down the sleeves
Lara from Iraq who won the Charity Public vote and also the Natural Skin Beauty Award. Lara wore Aga Couture’s daring blue knee length sequin dress;
Yuri from New Zealand who won the Personal Style Award, also wore Aga Couture.
Aleksandra from Estonia won the Photographic Award and looked pretty as a picture in Vz Perfection’s hot pink mini gown with statement dragonfly sleeves and Natz Couture white trousers and colourful top. Photo credit of Vz. Perfection – Colin Chau
Gigi from Chicago USA who won the Beach Body Award wore Aga Couture’s long black leather strapless gown with plunging neckline and matching necklace.
UK Commercial Category Awards Winners
Top winner was Kiara from Gloucester who received her award in young fashion designer Abigail Willis Cameron’s black organza ostrich feather ruffle skirt and cork leather jacket.
Kiara also wore Haneet Singh’s golden evening gown.
The 1st runner up is Casey from Derbyshire (no photo).
The 2nd runner up is Jade from Rhoose (below image) wearing Abigail’s black silk taffeta dress adorned with white ostrich feather. Jade also won the Photographic Award.
The Charity Public Vote went to Zoe from High Wycombe (below left photo) wearing Abigail’s black silk taffeta mini dress with trailing black bow.
Personal Style Award to Shreeya from Berkshire who also won the Natural Skin Beauty Award (below middle photo).
Beach Body Award went to Dani from Clacton (below right photo) wearing Abigail’s pink ostrich feather silk taffeta skirt and blouse with pink fluffy Heaven headband. Photo by Colin Chau.
Natural Beauty Curves Award went to Lauryn from Liverpool (no photo).
UK Editorial Award Winners
Top Editorial winners are Riley (right on the photo) from Stevenage for the Fresh Faces and Stacey from Carmarthen for the Fashionistas who also won the Charity Public Vote. Photo by Colin Chau.
The 1st runner up is Tia from Dartford wearing Abigail Willis Cameron’s pretty in pink silk taffeta skirt and blouse, both trimmed with ostrich feathers and looking regally glamorous in Wajahat Mirza’s embellished top and matching long skirt.
The 2nd runner up is Macy from Worcester wearing not one but TWO dresses by Omar Mansoor – a shirt dress for the day with colourful Ikat trim along the hem and a shimmering and sequined midi dress with cowl neckline for the evening. Photo by Shahid Malik.
Beach Body Award went to Elanna from Burry Port. Elanna wore a sumptuous pale rose gold gown adorned with ruffles by Haneet Singh.
Over 25’s Award Winners
The 26–35 winner is Mayya (left on the photo) and the Classic winner is Karolina, both from London. Photo by Colin Chau.
Male Category Awards Winners
Top winner was Tyler from South Africa who also won the Beach Body Award.
Tyler wears a couture velvet suit by Haneet Singh with plaited front panels and matching shirt with plaited placket.
1st runner up is Marcus from London who also won the Photographic Award.
Marcus wore a couture tuxedo suit by Haneet Singh which is embellished with gold metallic tassels on the breast pocket.
Charity Public Vote went to Aaron from Gibraltar.
Aaron also wore a couture tuxedo suit by Haneet Singh with front pin tucks in a herringbone pattern which are intermittently adorned with a row of small shiny tubular beads.
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The Top Model Foundation helps causes and appeals where assets, equipment or grants will make the biggest difference and working directly with those in need.
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