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About us
The British Fashion Council (BFC) is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to further the interests of the British fashion industry and its designer businesses by harnessing and sharing collective knowledge, experience and resources of the sector. Formed in 1983, the BFC is funded by industry patrons, commercial sponsors, and the government including the Mayor of London and the ERDF. It leads the industry through creative influence and is strategically repositioning British fashion in the global fashion economy. The BFC showcases the best of British fashion design to an international audience. London Fashion Week is a gender neutral event showcasing the latest collections every January, February, June and September. Each season, LONDON show ROOMS takes emerging designers to Paris giving them the opportunity to promote themselves overseas. The BFC also organises The Fashion Awards, the UK’s annual celebration of excellence within London and the global industry. The BFC helps designers at various stages of their businesses through its support initiatives. These include the BFC Colleges Council and its menswear and womenswear talent identification schemes: NEWGEN, and the BFC/GQ Designer Menswear Fund. The BFC also runs and owns charities including the BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund, BFC Foundation.
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- Retail Apparel and Fashion
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
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- London
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1983
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Updates
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Applications for The Outsiders Perspective Accelerator Programme are now open. Supported by the BFC, the programme, designed for professionals of colour, main mission is to help skilled professionals gain access to the luxury, fashion, beauty and media sectors. Applications are open for the Spring Programme (April/May 2025) via https://lnkd.in/gwp4PZr8. Deadline to apply is Sunday, 2nd March 2025.
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"Daring, beautiful and mesmerising!" In two months time, London will host another edition of #LFW. Celebrating the capital's positioning as a world renowned cultural capital and creative incubator for emerging talent, this season LFW will focus on shaping the future of British fashion championing thriving independent designers, creative talent and businesses. #LondonFashion Week presented by 1664 Blanc February 2025 will be running from Thursday 20th to Monday 24th February. Explore the provisional schedule via lhttps://lnkd.in/duZi34s.
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In episode 3 of The BFC Fashion Forum Podcast, creative producer and INCA Productions founder Charlotte Clark discuss the creative excellence and global impact of London Fashion Week. In what is the last episode of 2024, #Clark is joined by designer Robert Wun and stylist, editor and fashion consultant, Karen Binns. Together, they explore the artistry behind the shows, the collaborative spirit that drives the industry, and the city’s role as a hub for innovation and talent. Listen now on streaming platforms and watch on Youtube via https://lnkd.in/dzPvQdJb.
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NEW WAVE Creative 2024, Cheri and Nara, are a creative Stylist duo based in Seoul, South Korea. They have styled Kpop Idols such as Lesserafim, Andteam, Ateez, CL, Lia Kim and many more seeking a unique and creative style. NEW WAVE: Creatives is a list that spotlights the 50 most innovative and inspiring young creative talents who play a critical role within the fashion industry globally. The final 50 were celebrated as part of The #FashionAwards 2024 presented by Pandora. Discover them via https://lnkd.in/dqQEmQi9.
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2024 NEW WAVE: Creative Casper Kofi is a Dutch-Ghanaian photographer who uses portraiture and fashion to explore a contemporary representation of mostly male identity. Through experiments with colour and light, in studio and on location, Kofi imbues his portraits with a sense of longing and nostalgia, alongside his own romanticised notions and ideas about identity and beauty. The dynamic list includes 50 trailblazers from across multiple disciplines, discover them via https://lnkd.in/dqQEmQi9.
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Season 6, episode 3 of our Fashion Forum Podcast ‘Catwalk Chronicles’ is now available to stream! Taking part in ‘Catwalk Chronicles' is stylist, editor and fashion consultant, #KarenBinns who sits in the BFC Press Commitee, and as previously collaborated with the BFC as a panelist in our BFC Initiative NEWGEN. In what is the last episode of 2024, #Binns is joined by designer Robert Wun and INCA Productions founder, Charlotte Clark, on a brilliant creative conversation about shows, excellence and the key role of #LondonFashionWeek. Available now to listen on all your #podcast streaming platforms and to watch on Youtube via https://lnkd.in/dzPvQdJb.
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2024 NEW WAVE: Creative Bohdan Bohdanov is photographer born in Eastern Ukraine, specialising in artistic photography. At 18, life took a harrowing turn as war swept through his hometown. Forced into a transformative 1,000-kilometer journey, Bohdan found solace and survival in his creativity. He quickly ascended in the world of fashion photography, tirelessly honing his unique style while collaborating with celebrities and esteemed fashion brands Today, he navigates between the fashion capitals of Milan and Paris, actively partnering with iconic fashion brands and magazines. Bohdanov belongs to the dynamic cohort which includes 50 trailblazers from across multiple disciplines, discover who made the list via https://lnkd.in/dqQEmQi9.
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“It has been an extraordinary year, a tough year for many with a backdrop of change and uncertainty. As ever, I have been inspired by the collective impact of our industry, the energy and creativity of our designers and the generosity of our Patrons, Partners and Funders both financially and in giving their time and expertise to support and nurture the next generation.” - David Pemsel, BFC Chairman Read more as David Pemsel reflects on the work of the British Fashion Council in 2024, and discusses plans for the upcoming year. Read more via https://lnkd.in/ePmA46gt
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"The fashion industry, for decades now, has set the terms of national story." Speaking at an event in #Bristol last week, responding to a question from local #fashion designer and British Fashion Council Member Keri Andriana of AMSCHELA OFFICIAL, Secretary of State #LisaNandyMP spoke of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport's support for the #BFCNEWGEN scheme and highlighted the opportunities it provides for young designers. The Secretary of State also highlighted the government's actions to ensure that the #CreativeIndustries sectors, like fashion, are open to the broadest possible range of people. Video credit: Department of Culture, Media & Sport