Michaela Coel is to be honoured with the Pandora Leader of Change Award at The Fashion Awards 2023. Already a recipient of BAFTA and Emmy Awards, this fresh accolade will honour the British-Ghanaian writer, actor and director for her 'screenwriting, acting and filmmaking, which consistently challenges the status quo and wholeheartedly centres around the female perspective and experience.'
A statement from the British Fashion Council confirmed that the Chewing Gum and I May Destroy You creator's body of work, which 'challenges and centres on themes of race, class, and gender while telling the authentic and complex stories of Black women and queer identities,' aligns perfectly with the principles of this new award, while also considering the 36-year-old's 'unwavering commitment to championing female empowerment and authentic representation.'
'I’m thankful and surprised to be honoured in such a way,' a statement from the former ELLE UK cover star read. 'Thank you so much to the British Fashion Council and Pandora.'
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Coel will be presented with the award by actor and global Pandora ambassador, Pamela Anderson, on December 4 at The Royal Albert Hall.
Other Fashion Awards already confirmed to be presented on the night include Outstanding Achievement to Valentino Garavani and a Special Recognition Award for Charlotte Tilbury, while Daniel Lee for Burberry, Jonathan Anderson for JW Anderson and LOEWE, Matthieu Blazy for Bottega Veneta, Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons for Prada and Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen will vie for the Designer of the Year accolade.
