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BFC extends animal product ban to exotic skins

The British Fashion Council (BFC) is believed to have moved to ban the use of exotic skins by brands taking part in London Fashion Week. According to a report by the Business of Fashion, brands that want to appear on the fashion week’s schedule must commit to not using the material in their collections when showing at the event. The media outlet...

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SS25 on social media: Is less really more?

Amidst the economic turbulence of the luxury sector, it was not the seemingly endless creative director changes or Alessandro Michele’s Valentino debut that drove SS25. Instead, brands and their marketing departments were faced with the challenge of either becoming creative with fewer resources or questioning established rules. Alongside these...

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LFW SS25 Top Color Combinations

The mark of a skilled designer is the ability to mix colors together in unexpected ways. From Ahluwalia and Ashley Williams to Burberry and Bora Aksu, this aptitude was showcased on the runways of LFW SS25 to great effect. The Pantone Color Institute predicted ten standout colors for LFW SS25 in an “idiosyncratic palette,” that included “a...

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Fashion Week: Profitable investment or poker move?

Fashion week, while a true showcase for the fashion industry, is a complex strategic operation. Paris Fashion Week kicked off on 23 September, offering experts the chance to take a look behind the scenes of such an event. Recent reports reveal the fundamentals of this industry: the costs are exorbitant, but so are the profitability stakes. So...

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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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Trendstop Spring Summer 2025 London Fashion Week Overview

Trendstop brings FashionUnited readers a look at some of the women’s collection highlights from the Spring/Summer 2025 edition of London Fashion Week. Reflecting the consumer mindset shift toward more considered consumption, London’s designers returned to their roots and values as sources of inspiration. Collections featuring functional design,...

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Brazilian fashion and innovation spotlighted at LFW

The ‘Brazil: Creating Fashion For Tomorrow’ opened London Fashion Week this season with an exhibition spotlighting the pivotal role of Brazilian women in the fashion industry, featuring brands including Farm Rio, PatBo, and Catarina Mina, as well as innovative solutions that address the challenges of the climate emergency. The ‘Chain of Women’...

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Caroline Rush to step down as head of BFC

After 15 years at the helm, Caroline Rush has announced her plans to step down as the chief executive officer of the British Fashion Council (BFC), ringing in a search for her successor. The news was confirmed in a press release, in which Rush stated that she was proud of what her and her team had accomplished during her time at the...

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Touchdown, theatrics and teddy bears: LFW SS25 street style trends

Over the past week, London showcased its take on SS25 looks. Despite the summery styles seen on the runways, there's no denying that summer is over and the days are getting shorter and colder. But this also promises new opportunities, because layers and thicker fabrics allow for the creation of new street styles that have to stay tucked away in...

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LFW SS25: Tolu Coker talks the struggles of being an emerging designer

One of the hottest emerging talents at London Fashion Week has to be Tolu Coker, a West London-born, British-Nigerian designer and multi-disciplinary artist who is part of the British Fashion Council’s NewGen programme. Coker, a graduate of Central Saint Martins, acquired experience in the design studios of J.W. Anderson, Maison Margiela and...

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London Fashion Week at 40: Balancing nostalgia and innovation in a changing industry

As London Fashion Week marks its 40th anniversary, it stands as both a beacon of innovation and a mirror reflecting the industry's evolution. The event's legacy, particularly its 1990s zenith, casts a long shadow over today's proceedings. In that era, the runways sizzled with the avant-garde visions of Alexander McQueen, the punk-infused...

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On debut at LFW with an FKA Twigs performance

Swiss performance sportswear brand On, backed by tennis legend Roger Federer, debuted at London Fashion Week to celebrate its ongoing creative partnership with FKA Twigs. The artist, singer and dancer joined On as a creative partner in May to help the sportswear brand introduce its new training collection as part of its commitment to deepen its...