Gigi Hadid crowned model of year at Fashion Awards

Reuters

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American fashion model Gigi Hadid was crowned international model of the year and designer Alexander McQueen named best British brand at the 2016 Fashion Awards on Monday night.

The fashion industry's top designers, models and celebrity fans braved chilly winter weather in London to walk the red carpet at the Royal Albert Hall.

Gigi Hadid, winner of the International Model award poses for photographers at the Fashion Awards 2016 in London, Britain December 5, 2016. Photo: REUTERS/Neil Hall

Hadid, 21, beat her younger sister Bella and fellow models Kendall Jenner, Adwoa Aboah and Lineisy Montero for the top modeling award.

Gigi Hadid, winner of the International Model award poses for photographers at the Fashion Awards 2016 in London, Britain December 5, 2016. Photo: REUTERS/Neil Hall