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London Fashion Week SS26 will have 18 percent more designers showing on-schedule

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has released the provisional London Fashion Week (LFW) schedule for the spring/summer 2026 season, taking place from September 18 to 22 across the British capital city. The showcase marks the BFC’s new chief executive, Laura Weir’s first season in charge and will feature an 18 percent increase in on-schedule...

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BFC’s Laura Weir says it's “time to reset” in first speech as CEO

Laura Weir, the British Fashion Council’s new chief executive, has been in her role for 77 days, and at the BFC’s summer party in London, she unveiled several strategic updates designed to drive the “next British fashion era,” as she looks to revitalise the fashion economy for British designers. In her speech at the Serpentine Pavilion, Weir...

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UK creative sector to get a 380-million-pound boost

The UK government pledges to inject 380 million pounds of targeted funding into the creative industries to support innovation, access to finance, research and development, skills and regional growth across the UK. The investment in the sector is part of the ‘Creative Industries Sector Plan’ from the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS),...

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Everything you need to know about LFW AW25

The autumn/winter 2025 season of London Fashion Week kicks off on February 20, and will bring together designers, including Burberry, Erdem, Richard Quinn, Roksanda and S.S. Daley, as well as emerging talent such as Johanna Parv, Pauline Dujancourt, Charlie Constantinou, and Talia Byre. This season, which will be a trimmed-down schedule from...

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BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund announces 2025 shortlist

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has shortlisted Conner Ives, Di Petsa, Dilara Findikoglu, Edeline Lee and Talia Byre for the BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund 2025 Established in 2008, the BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund celebrates “exceptional talent and creativity” and aims to empower business growth through bespoke high-level mentoring and...

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BFC to adopt Copenhagen Fashion Week's sustainability requirements

The British Fashion Council (BFC), which organises London Fashion Week, is collaborating with Copenhagen Fashion Week (CPHFW) to accelerate the industry's sustainability actions across the Nordic and British fashion markets. In a statement, the BFC said it will be rolling out the Sustainability Requirements framework developed by CPHFW, where...

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The British Fashion Council names new CEO

The British Fashion Council (BFC), which champions British fashion internationally and organises London Fashion Week, has named Selfridges executive creative director Laura Weir as its new chief executive. In a statement, the BFC said that Weir would join the organisation on April 28, replace outgoing CEO Caroline Rush, who has led the...

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BFC releases provisional schedule for LFW in February

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced the provisional schedule for the upcoming London Fashion Week (LFW), taking place from February 20 to 24, 2025. In a statement, the BFC said that this season LFW would “focus on shaping the future of British fashion while celebrating the city’s thriving independent designers, creative talent and...

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The Fashion Awards: Jonathan Anderson wins top accolade again

Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson, known for his signature JW Anderson label and as creative director of LVMH-owned luxury fashion house Loewe, was crowned Designer of the Year for the second year running at the annual The Fashion Awards. The awards from the British Fashion Council (BFC), which act as the annual fundraising event for the...

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BFC and Pandora unveil trophy design for Fashion Awards 2024

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has unveiled a new trophy for its annual Fashion Awards, highlighting the industry's evolving commitment to artistic innovation and environmental responsibility. Designed by Jade Adeyemi, a rising British-Nigerian interdisciplinary artist, this year's trophy for the December 2nd event at the Royal Albert Hall...

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Looking back at 15 Years of the BFC under Caroline Rush

Next year, Caroline Rush will officially step down from her role as chief executive officer of the British Fashion Council (BFC), bringing to an end a 15 year run at the helm of the UK’s leading fashion industry non-profit. The announcement of her departure comes at a time of great evolution at the organisation, which has set about repositioning...

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The hidden costs of Fashion Week: A barrier for young designers

As London Fashion Week (LFW) reaches its final days before the calendar moves to Milan, there is no doubt the city’s fashion week stands as a beacon of creativity and innovation. Yet, beneath the surface lies a stark reality: the prohibitive costs of runway presentations are increasingly pushing young designers to the margins of this influential...