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BFC outlines new strategy to make fashion a ‘catalyst of change’

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has unveiled a new strategy that looks to position fashion in the region as a “catalyst of change” and amplify the industry through “responsible growth”. The plan was outlined in a letter to the council’s members and stakeholders from David Pemsel, the BFC’s newest chair who succeeded Stephanie Phair last...

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Grace Wales Bonner named winner of the 2023 BFC/GQ Designer Fashion Fund

Grace Wales Bonner has been awarded the esteemed BFC/GQ Designer Fashion Fund, presented by the British Fashion Council Foundation. The fund, dedicated to honouring exceptional talent and creativity, aims to empower businesses by providing tailored high-level business mentoring and professional services. Ms. Wales Bonner triumphed over a...

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Who are the new faces of BFC’s NewGen programme?

Each year, the British Fashion Council (BFC) looks to celebrate emerging talent through its BFC NewGen programme, which for 2023 now has five new participants set to receive support through the initiative. Those taking part are provided with access to financial grants, showcasing opportunities and individual mentoring sessions to assist them as...

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Labrum London wins Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design 2023

Labrum London founder and creative director Foday Dumbuya was presented with the annual Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design by King Charles III at an event celebrating the impact yesterday, May 18. The annual award was launched in 2018 to recognise the role the fashion industry plays in society and diplomacy and “to spotlight talented...

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BFC announces 2023 Fashion Trust grant recipients

The British Fashion Council, the non-profit organisation that champions British fashion, has announced six brands will receive financial grants from its BFC Fashion Trust initiative for 2023. The BFC Fashion Trust is a charitable initiative that accelerates business growth with financial grants and mentoring through the BFC Foundation. Since its...

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16Arlington wins BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund 2023

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced cult London label 16Arlington as the winner of the annual BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund. The brand will now receive 150,000 pounds to support its growth as well as pro-bono business mentoring and professional services. Founded in 2018 by Italian couple and design duo Marco Capaldo and the late...

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BFC names five new recipients of NewGen initiative

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced the recipients that will be taking part in the 2023/24 edition of its BFC NewGen programme, supporting emerging talent. The initiative is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary, for which the BFC is hosting a range of London-based events, including an exhibition at the Design Museum sponsored...

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UK returns are estimated to generate 750,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions

For retailers and environmentalists alike, the crux of fashion e-commerce is the high volume of returns. At best, returns should be mitigated at point of sale, reducing a potential for return shipments, and to be handled more efficiently if they do get sent back. This requires optimisation of logistics and operations processes for efficiency and...

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The Seam wins Circular Fashion Innovator’s Fund grand prize

The Circular Fashion Innovator’s Fund, launched in December 2022 by Ebay UK and the British Fashion Council, has named on-demand clothing repairs and alterations service The Seam as the grand prize winner. In December, the fund awarded six businesses with circular fashion solutions, including social fashion rental app By Rotation and the...

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BFC unveils shortlist for BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund 2023

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced the seven designers that are in the running for its BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund 2023. The shortlisted names are; 16Arlington, Awake Mode, Ahluwalia, Alighieri, Completedworks, Pīferi and Supriya Lee. The fund, which is supported by British Vogue, Burberry and Paul Smith, sets out criteria...

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LFW: What to expect this AW23 season

London Fashion Week officially kicks off on Friday, February 17, for five days and will present 104 physical activations and 41 digital showcases as the British Fashion Council (BFC) continues to adopt a digital physical hybrid format. In a statement, the BFC said that the February edition would be dedicated to the late Vivienne Westwood, who...

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Design Museum to celebrate London as a “powerhouse of global fashion”

The Design Museum is hosting a major fashion exhibition in September celebrating London’s contribution to contemporary global fashion in collaboration with the British Fashion Council (BFC). ‘Rebel: 30 Years of London Fashion’ will open on September 15, coinciding with London Fashion Week. It will celebrate the 30th anniversary of BFC’s NewGen...