British Fashion Council

‘Walking into Yaku Stapleton’s London Fashion Week presentation space was like entering into an alternate universe.’   DAZED Magazine talks to BFC NEWGEN designer Yakubu Stapleton who showcased his first show on the LFW schedule.   Read all about it via https://lnkd.in/d6KquMVX

The last 12 months have been monumental for designer duo Emma Chopova and Laura Lowena-Iron, founders of Chopova Lowena, receiving both the 2024 BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund, as well as the New Establishment Womenswear award at The Fashion Awards 2023 presented by Pandora a few months prior.   Quickly garnering a cult-following as well as industry acclaim, the brand’s now distinctive garments are designed with a focus on skill, craft, time and consideration for impact on the environment.   The #FashionAwards is the main fundraiser for the BFC Foundation, a charitable platform which supports the future growth and success of the British fashion industry by focusing on education, grant-giving and business mentoring including the support initiatives BFC NEWGEN, BFC/GQ Designer Fashion Fund, BFC Fashion Trust and BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund. Discover and donate via https://shorturl.at/klsy5.

Last chance to apply!    #LondonFashionWeek February 2025 main schedule and digital applications close next week! In line with the new criteria, all designers must fill out an application form each season via https://lnkd.in/gDnYG_mV. Applications close next Friday 1st November, late submissions won't be accepted.

"The 2024 cohort represents an exciting new generation with innovative and diverse perspectives that are key to the industry's evolution." - Caroline Rush CBE, CEO, British Fashion Council   We are delighted to unveil our 2024 NEW WAVE: Creatives, a list of the 50 most innovative and inspiring young creative talents who play a critical role within the fashion industry globally. The dynamic list includes trailblazers from across multiple disciplines including casting directors, photographers, art directors, hair and makeup artists, image makers, nail artists, set designers and stylists. The final 50 will be celebrated as part of The #FashionAwards 2024 presented by Pandora on Monday 2nd December. Discover the 2024 cohort via https://lnkd.in/dqQEmQi9.

2023 NEW WAVE: Creative 2023 Tami Aftab is a photographer of English and Pakistani heritage working in fashion and portraiture alongside her personal photographic practice. Tami's work is playful and intimate, often centred around themes of identity, family, and memory. Aftab has previously collaborated with the BFC as a guest photographer for #LFW June 2024, which piloted a brand-new concept spotlighting three the cultures that have made a rich and significant contribution to the British fashion industry. Discover Aftab's work and that of the 2023 selection of NEW WAVE: Creatives via https://shorturl.at/krBVX.

2023 NEW WAVE Creative Sophie Hart is a freelance photographer currently in Washington, D.C. Inspired by mid-century design and early cinema, each subject inhabits a memorable and theatrical world of their own. Hart especialises on medium format and digital, and her expertise includes full creative direction and set design. Celebrating the new wave of creativity, each year we highlight of the 50 most innovative and inspiring young creative talents from around the world. Explore the 50 NEW WAVE: Creatives via https://shorturl.at/krBVX.

For Season 6, Episode 1 ‘Decoding Queer Fashion’, cultural historian at BFC #CollegesCouncil university London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London, Fenella Hitchcock, leaves the lecture room to educate people on the Fashion Forum Podcast about the role of fashion in shaping queer identity, along with model, producer and photographer, Zorawar Waraich, discussing the importance of the understanding that queer fashion is a personal journey with no defined definition. In this episode they continue the conversation together with poet and trans visibility activist, Kai Isaiah Jamal, together with designers Jordan Bowen and Luca Marchetto of JordanLuca, where they continue to explore the many definitions of queer fashion. Available to listen on all your podcast streaming platforms and to watch on YouTube via https://lnkd.in/dfkRQNjK.

With her unequivocal signature style, Nensi Dojaka SS25 returned to #LFW bringing an intricate visual language in which visible seams, sheer and matte contrasts outlined by fine straps, created a graphic playfulness. Discover their designer profile via https://lnkd.in/dGyfndan. Photo credits: Cris Fragkou

This afternoon, guests from the BFC Community, gathered to celebrate the 1 year anniversary of the BFC's Circular Fashion Innovation Network, an industry-led programme led by the British Fashion Council (BFC) and UKFT Association in partnership with UK Research and Innovation to accelerate the UK towards a Circular Fashion Ecosystem.   At the event, sustainability leaders, industry experts, designers and supporters gathered to celebrate the work that the programme has done so far, supported by the launch of the CFIN Interim Report, a comprehensive document which synthesises a year's worth of stakeholder engagement and research, focusing on three pivotal areas; Circular Business Models, Sustainable Manufacturing and Recycling Infrastructure.   At the event, guests enjoyed two panel talks focused on #sustainability with the UK fashion industry with speakers Kirsty McGregor, Timothee Duret, Kathleen Mitchell and Nigel Lugg OBE as well as MARY FELLOWES, Nina Marenzi, Irene M. and Anna Jewitt    Access the report via https://lnkd.in/ejzivpMr.

Each year, actors, musicians, public figures and the global fashion community gather in London, the home of fashion and creativity, for the biggest night in fashion. The #FashionAwards presented by Pandora not only amplifies leaders of change, celebrates excellence and supports the next generation of creative talent but serves as the main fundraiser for the BFC Foundation, which supports the future growth and success of the British fashion industry through its focus on education, grant-giving, and business mentoring. Get your ticket via https://lnkd.in/dDwDHv8R.