Catherine, Princess of Wales, offered McDowell with the award at a ceremony at 180 Studios in central London.
McDowell launched his label in 2018, the identical yr that the inaugural award, launched in partnership with the British Style Council (BFC), was given to Richard Quinn by Queen Elizabeth II at London Style Week.
A graduate of Central Saint Martins, McDowell’s label is sustainably targeted, with items out there on a made-to-order mannequin. The model additionally provides restore and refit providers.
Previous winners of the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design embrace Steven Stokey Daley (2024), Foday Dumbuya (2023), Saul Nash (2022), Priya Ahluwalia (2021), Rosh Mahtani (2020), Bethany Williams (2019).
McDowell was a part of Drapers 30 Below 30 2023. The British Style Council’s new CEO Laura Weir additionally introduced Conner Ives because the recipient of the 2025 £150,000 BFC/ Vogue Designer Style Fund. Ives featured in Drapers 30 Below 30 class of 2022.
McDowell stated: “I’m honoured to obtain this award from HRH The Princess of Wales immediately and be part of esteemed friends as a recipient. Thanks to the enduring legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, the Royal Household and the British Style Council who help British craft, British expertise and sustainability on a world stage. This type of recognition is invaluable and gives a recreation altering stamp of approval for our round luxurious model.”
