Taylor Swift pips Katy Perry to be named Elle's Woman of the Year

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Taylor Swift has been named as Woman of the Year at Elle Style Awards after beating Katy Perry, who won the award previous year.
The 25-year-old songstress was presented with her award at the event by another winner, Sam Smith, who was named musician of the year, the Mirror reported.
'X-Factor' guru Simon Cowell was recognized for his outstanding contribution to entertainment.
Here is the list of other winners:
Editor's Choice: Christopher Bailey
Emerging Designer: Ashley Williams
Musician of the Year: Sam Smith
Contemporary Brand: MARC by Marc Jacobs Katie Hillier and Luella Bartley
Model of the Year: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
TV Actress: Maggie Gyllenhaal
HandM Conscious Award: Lily Cole
Rising Star: Rebel Wilson
Accessories Designer: Stuart Vevers
Lifetime Achievement Award: Manolo Blahnik
Actor of the Year: Luke Evans
Breakthrough Actress: Cara Delevingne
Red Carpet Designer: Mary Katrantzou
Film Actress: Diane Kruger
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First Published: Feb 25 2015 | 10:28 AM IST