Gabriel Moses to receive Trailblazer Award at The Fashion Awards 2026

British-Nigerian photographer and filmmaker Gabriel Moses will receive the Trailblazer Award at The Fashion Awards 2026, recognising his influence across fashion, music and contemporary visual culture. The British Fashion Council (BFC) announced the honour ahead of the ceremony, which will take place at London's Royal Albert Hall on November 30.

Moses joins a line-up of recipients that also includes Canadian model Awar Odhiang, named Model of the Year; Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto, who will receive the Outstanding Achievement Award; and Jimmy Choo creative director Sandra Choi, who is being given a Special Recognition Award.

Raised in South London, Moses began his career directing a Nike project at 18. Entirely self-taught, he went on to become the youngest photographer to shoot a cover for Dazed, aged 22, and has since worked with international fashion houses including Louis Vuitton, Dior, Burberry and Moncler. His portrait subjects include Rihanna, Pharrell Williams and Grace Jones.

His work often draws on his Nigerian heritage and South London upbringing, bringing questions of identity, community and representation into commercial and editorial imagery. In 2024, he published his first monograph, Regina, and the following year designed the BRIT Awards trophy.

“Across fashion, music, film and art, he has helped shape contemporary visual culture, while opening up new perspectives and inspiring a generation of creatives,” said BFC chief executive Laura Weir.

Moses added: “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.”