Game Changer Award Nominees
Ade Hassan
Adetola Hassan, MBE, is the founder of Nubian Skin, a pioneering lingerie and hosiery brand renowned for its diverse, custom-dyed collection of underwear essentials for women of colour. From Broadway backing dancers, to providing the underpinnings for Beyoncé’s Formation Tour, the brand has garnered much attention and set the standard for inclusivity.
Bianca Saunders
Bianca Saunders has had an amazing year, with bother collections receiving roaring reviews from the fashion world and magazines such Vogue, Complex, Dazed, etc. The designer’s optimism and positivity are radiated in the amazing pieces she creates. Her most recent collection showcased in September 2021 was described as a vibrant, sartorial exploration of Jamaica expressing a nuanced angle on modern masculinity.
Bianca attends the New Faces Awards in a stunning black velvet dress and statement gold Bottega clutch bag. Instantaneously you can see where her ingenuity comes from. When asked what it would feel like to win the award she says, ‘I would be delighted to win, as it would show all the hard work is paying off.’ A more well-deserved win couldn’t be had. Bianca was overjoyed with her win, in her speech she thanks for mum for allowing her to start her business, from her bedroom no less. She goes on to say "Thank you to my team. Also, to everyone else who has supported me, from The British Fashion Council, to the WOTC team who did an article on me earlier this year." Bianca recounts this year’s wins saying "If any of you were at the Wizkid Concert last month, yeah, I dressed him. Also, the brand being in Selfridges and all the other stockists that I have this year."
The brand which has been going from strength to strength is taking it to the next level in 2022. Bianca is all set to branch out by showing her collection for the first time away from the British Fashion Council show space. She will be showcasing her AW22 collection in Paris. ‘It’s going to be hard work, but yes I am excited.’ She mentions. We can’t wait to see the collection which will be a runway show amongst all the thrilling things Bianca Saunders has coming up.