Designer's posthumous award

The collection, which suggested a “futuristic underwater world”, was streamed from a fashion show in Paris live on the internet to 40 million viewers. The shortlist for Brit Insurance Design of the Year was drawn up before McQueen’s death last month, at the age of 40.

Paula Reed, judge and style director of Grazia described McQueen, who was found dead at his luxury London home, as a “clear winner”.

She said: “The entire jury wanted to be clear that the choice was not made for any sentimental reason.

“The video presentation of McQueen’s last show is one of the most compelling pieces in the exhibition.

“It works on so many levels.”