LOS ANGELES, CA — For the first time, The Style Network brings the 9th annual Style Awards to television, celebrating fashion community's top designers and style icons. At the epicenter of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, The 2012 Style Awards bring together creative geniuses and celebrity icons, such as Katie Holmes, Iman, Nicole Richie, Katharine McPhee, Carolina Herrera and Jeff Gordon, to recognize their artistic accomplishments on The Stage at Lincoln Center. Partnering with Penske Media Corporation (PMC) and IMG Fashion, Style will present The 2012 Style Awards on Friday, September 14 at 8pm ET/PT.

The 2012 Style Awards honor influential costume designers, stylists, models, actors, photographers, makeup artists and hair stylists who have contributed and determined the trends for the world's most memorable and iconic fashions. This year's honorees were chosen by the Style Awards' Nominating Committee which is comprised of esteemed individuals in the entertainment and fashion communities.



The 2012 Style Awards winners and presenters follow:

Designer of the Year
Carolina Herrera, presented by Katie Holmes

Breakthrough Designer of the Year
Prabal Gurung, presented by Elettra Wiedemann

Celebrity Stylist of the Year
Cristina Ehrlich, presented by Amy Adams

One to Watch (Female)
Katharine McPhee, presented by Joe Zee

One to Watch (Male)
Ed Westwick, presented by Simon Spurr

Model of the Year
Joan Smalls, presented by Iman

Most Stylish Athlete
Henrik Lundqvist, presented by Jeff Gordon

Hair Stylist of the Year
Andy Lecompte, presented by Nicole Richie

Makeup Artist of the Year
Virginia Young, presented by Elaine Irwin

TV Costume Designer of the Year
Jenn Rogien, presented by Allison Williams

Film Costume Designer of the Year
Sandy Powell, presented by Hal Rubematein

Accessories Designer of the Year
Reed Krakoff, presented by Rachel Taylor