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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 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. 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. BFC’s deputy director for policy and engagement, David...

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Gucci and Nan Goldin to be honoured at upcoming Fashion Awards

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has revealed more names to be honoured during the upcoming Fashion Awards, set to take place December 2. Gucci is set to receive the Special Recognition Award for its ‘We Will Always Have London’ campaign, which had been directed by the brand’s creative director Sabato De Sarno and captured by photographer Nan...

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BFC unveils 2024 New Wave: Creatives list honouring 50 young fashion talents

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has named 50 individuals that will be celebrated during its upcoming Fashion Awards 2024 show as part of the ‘2024 New Wave: Creatives’ initiative. Those selected were described by the organisation as “inspiring young creative talents who play a critical role within the fashion industry globally”, and derive...

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eBay expands Circular Fashion Fund with 1.2m dollars investment by 2025

Ebay has unveiled the global expansion of its Circular Fashion Fund (CFF), aiming to support fashion start-ups with circular business models. By the end of 2025, the e-commerce giant will have committed a total of 1.2 million dollars to foster innovation across markets including the UK, Germany, the US, and Australia. In an added incentive for...

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Tom Ford to be honoured at The Fashion Awards

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced that internationally acclaimed American fashion designer, businessman and filmmaker Tom Ford will be honoured at The Fashion Awards with the Outstanding Achievement Award. In a statement, the BFC said the honour was in recognition of him being a leading figure in the world of fashion and luxury and...

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Fashion industry calls on UK government to implement variable EPR fees

A new white paper by QSA Partners has outlined a call on the UK government to implement variable Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) fees to help drive sustainability and establish a circular economy in the UK fashion and textiles sector. The report, which was backed by UKFT, BFC, the BRC and several fashion brands, looked to emphasise the...

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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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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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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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‘Canvas for Creativity’: Pull&Bear to expand BFC partnership beyond LFW

It was just this year that Inditex-owned Pull&Bear had announced its sponsorship of the British Fashion Council (BFC) NewGen programme, and yet the retailer has already reaffirmed its commitment to the backing of emerging UK designers. During the latest London Fashion Week (LFW), this scheme took shape in the form of a runway at an exclusive...