Last Updated on 21st January 2014 The British Fashion Council has just announced which three womenswear designers have been awarded the Fashion Forward prize for the autumn/winter 2014 season, and […]
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Tag: British-Fashion-Council
Mary Katrantzou joins NEWGEN committee
Last Updated on 20th November 2013 Things just keep getting better and better for Mary Katrantzou! We’re giving the Greek-born designer some big congratulations this morning, as it’s just been […]
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The British Fashion Council’s September Fashion Showcase in Oxford Street
Last Updated on 28th August 2013 Somerset House might be the official home of London Fashion Week, but Oxford Street is getting pretty stylish in September too thanks to a […]
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British Fashion Council NEWGEN SS14 recipients revealed
Last Updated on 28th June 2013 The British Fashion Council has just announced the nine recipients of the coveted Newgen sponsorship for the upcoming spring/summer 2014 season of London Fashion […]
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Nicholas Kirkwood wins BFC/Vogue Fashion Fund
Last Updated on 30th January 2013 Massive congratulations to Nicholas Kirkwood this morning, as the footwear designer has just been announced as the winner of the BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund. […]
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Manolo Blahnik to receive Outstanding Achievement Award at 2012 British Fashion Awards
Last Updated on 21st November 2012 Huge congratulations to the legendary shoe guru that is Mr Manolo Blahnik, as the British Fashion Council has just announced that he’ll receive the […]
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Natalie Massenet announced as new Chairman of the British Fashion Council!
Last Updated on 6th September 2012 Some breaking news for you this morning, as it’s just been announced that Natalie Massenet will become the new Chairman of the British Fashion […]
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Stella McCartney gets three nominations for the 2012 British Fashion Awards
The nominees for this year’s British Fashion Awards were announced at The Savoy last night, with Stella McCartney finding herself up for three gongs! “2012 has been a momentous year […]
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Win a Charlotte Olympia clutch bag with Save the Children
Last Updated on 3rd September 2012 As we previously mentioned, Save the Children will be launching its first ever online fashion auction in collaboration with eBay and the British Fashion […]
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Mary Katrantzou partners with Vodafone
Last Updated on 16th August 2012 We’ve been fans of Mary Queen of Prints Katrantzou from the get go, so we couldn’t be happier to learn that we’ll be seeing […]
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Michael Van Der Ham and JW Anderson among BFC NEWGEN sponsorship recipients
Last Updated on 19th June 2012 A total of 13 budding designers – including the likes of Michael Van Der Ham, JW Anderson and Simone Rocha – have just been […]
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Mulberry and BFC Colleges Council announce Design Competition winner…
Last Updated on 5th June 2016 Earlier this year, Mulberry teamed up with the BFC Colleges Council to launch a competition for fashion students that would see the winner awarded […]
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Alexa Chung could have been a Central Saint Martins graduate-turned-designer!
Last Updated on 19th March 2012 TV presenter Alexa Chung, who is always fashion-forward and on top of all the latest trends, could have actually had a very different fate! […]
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Top Stories this week: British Vogue snaps up Lana Del Rey, David Beckham strips for H&M and Jonathan Saunders wins big
Last Updated on 19th October 2013 Lana Del Rey covers British Vogue Mario Testino shot soon-to-be superstar Lana Del Rey for the March issue of British Vogue in an array […]
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Jonathan Saunders wins BFC/Vogue Fashion Fund 2012!
Last Updated on 1st February 2012 Huge congratulations to fab Scottish designer Jonathan Saunders, as he has just been revealed as the winner of this year’s BFC/Vogue Fashion Fund! His […]
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Henry Holland, Louise Gray, Mary Katrantzou and James Long win Fashion Forward sponsorship
Last Updated on 19th January 2012 Congratulations to three glorious womenswear designers Henry Holland, Louise Gray and Mary Katrantzou, and menswear designer James Long, who have just been announced at […]
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Mulberry and BFC Colleges Council join forces for fab competition!
Last Updated on 4th June 2016 Fashion students, listen up. Luxury British brand Mulberry is teaming up with the BFC Colleges Council to launch a competition that gives fashion students […]
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British Fashion Council announces NEWGEN MEN sponsorship recipients for LFW A/W 2012
Last Updated on 8th December 2011 The British Fashion Council has just announced which eight of London’s emerging menswear designers will receive sponsorship from NEWGEN MEN, sponsored by Topman, for […]
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All the winners of last night’s British Fashion Awards (plus what everyone wore) right here!
Last Updated on 29th November 2011 Hosted by George Lamb and Lauren Laverne, last night’s British Fashion Awards at London’s Savoy Hotel received a star-studded turn out, with guests including […]
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Paul Smith awarded with Outstanding Achievement prize
Last Updated on 21st November 2011 It’s just been announced that Paul Smith will be awarded the Outstanding Achievement prize ahead of an official ceremony at London’s swanky Savoy Hotel […]
Read MoreBFC Newgen sponsorship winners have been announced
Last Updated on 8th June 2011 In 1993, the British Fashion Council created New Generation (NEWGEN), as one of the world’s most internationally recognised talent identification schemes to help promote […]
Read MoreWATCH: Thandie Newton launches British Designers Collective at Bicester Village
Last Updated on 31st March 2011 This year’s British Designers Collective at Bicester Village officially opens its doors to the public today – and with 21 of London’s coolest up-coming […]
Read MoreBicester Village hosts British Designers Collective pop-up store
Last Updated on 29th March 2011 This week, Oxfordshire plays host to the launch of the British Designers Collective – a new pop- up store in Bicester Village offering discounted […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week AW11: Estethica
Who: Estethica What: British Fashion Council ethical fashion initiative, featuring over 20 eco-emerging designers. Thoughts: Treated to a champagne brunch at the Estethica showroom, we sipped bubbles as we marvelled […]
Read MoreAnd the winner of the BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund 2011 is…
Last Updated on 2nd February 2011 After revealing the shortlist last year, it’s been a nail biting couple of months for the finalists of this year’s BFC/Vogue Fashion Fund, but […]
Read MoreBFC announce Fashion Forward winners
Last Updated on 14th January 2011 It’s nice to know young aspiring British talent isn’t going unnoticed, and with that in mind you’ll be pleased to hear the British Fashion […]
Read MoreMcQueen to receive Outstanding Achievement Award at this year’s BFAs
Last Updated on 6th December 2010 All hail Alexander McQueen – ahead of this year’s British Fashion Awards taking place tomorrow night, the BFC has announced the iconic designer will […]
Read MoreHarold Tillman gets CBE
It seems congratulations are in order for Harold Tillman – after five months of waiting, the legendary fashion mogul was finally bestowed with his CBE yesterday morning by the Princess […]
Read MoreAnya Hindmarch joins the BFC
Last Updated on 22nd November 2010 It seems congratulations are in order this morning for one of Britain’s best-loved designers – Anya Hindmarch has just been unveiled as the British […]
Read MoreVote for your style icon at this year’s British Fashion Awards
Last Updated on 16th November 2010 Good news, fashion fans – the British Fashion Council has just unveiled a new British Style Award, a new division which will debut at […]
Read MoreCalling all budding designers: the BFC/Elle Talent Launch Pad has landed
Last Updated on 7th May 2010 That got your attention, didn’t it? If by day your fingers are pin-pricked and by night your dreams are filled with designs, today might […]
Read MoreErdem wins BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund
Last Updated on 31st March 2010 For the last few months, eight of London’s hottest designers have been eagerly awaiting the announcement of who this year’s BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund […]
Read MoreEmma Watson wears next season Christopher Kane
Last Updated on 26th March 2010 Blimey, give a girl a break. Whilst we’re still trying to get a hold of spring’s trends, the stars are already stepping in out […]
Read MoreWeekly Round-up
Last Updated on 19th October 2013 Find out which new must-have bag fashionistas were coveting at NYFW, get the low-down on London Fashion Week as it kicks off, and who […]
Read MoreLouise Goldin wins Fashion Fund
Last Updated on 22nd January 2010 She’s fast becoming one of the hottest tickets at London Fashion Week, and it would seem we’re not the only ones to think so. […]
Read MoreBFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund shortlist
Which lucky young designer-du-jour will receive £200,000 from this year’s BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund? The shortlist of finalists is in.
Read MoreLondon 25 award: top five style icons
Last Updated on 1st December 2009 With the British Fashion Awards just around the corner, you may remember us telling you about a new award , London 25 , a […]
Read MoreAnd the British Fashion Awards Nominees are…
Last Updated on 27th November 2009 It’s one of the most stylish nights in British fashion, and this year, on December 9th as the British Fashion Awards bring London Fashion […]
Read MoreBritish Fashion Awards: YOU vote
Last Updated on 10th November 2009 The British Fashion Awards are fast approaching, but this year, there’s a difference. A new, one-off award will be given to the person who […]
Read MoreFashion gets political
Perhaps it’s the Michelle Obama effect, perhaps it is a fabulously well-played campaign or maybe it is a love of fashion, that has pushed the Prime Minister’s wife Sarah Brown […]
Read MoreLondon’s fashion saviour: Boris Johnson
Last Updated on 19th February 2009 Boris Johnson is the most unlikely fashion icon. But we couldn’t love him more, because he has announced that he is helping London Fashion […]
Read MoreDaisy makes commuting fashionable
Unlike the other fashion capitals of the world, London doesn’t really notice when Fashion Week is in town. I will mention to friends that I’m off to the shows or […]
Read MoreFashion Forward winners announced!
Last Updated on 8th December 2008 The British Fashion Council has put its money where its mouth is by backing Christopher Kane, Marios Schwab and Erdem with its Fashion Forward […]
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