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British Fashion Council

The British Fashion Council (BFC) is a not-for-profit organisation based in London that works to promote and support British fashion design globally. It operates the official London Fashion Week schedule and organises the British Fashion Awards.

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China

Bridging the Long-Standing Hong Kong-China Gap

The world’s longest sea-crossing bridge could impact the region's retail and manufacturing sectors, Gucci and Zegna are victorious in their intellectual property disputes, and Bytedance is now the world's most valuable startup. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.

China

Bridging the Long-Standing Hong Kong-China Gap

The world’s longest sea-crossing bridge could impact the region's retail and manufacturing sectors, Gucci and Zegna are victorious in their intellectual property disputes, and Bytedance is now the world's most valuable startup. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.


Workplace & Talent

Op-Ed | The First Step to Starting Your Career in Sustainable Fashion

To kick off your career at the intersection of fashion and sustainability, first ask yourself: 'Do I want to work for a pioneer or drive change within an established company that still needs to make fundamental improvements?' says Sara Arnold.

Workplace & Talent

Op-Ed | The First Step to Starting Your Career in Sustainable Fashion

To kick off your career at the intersection of fashion and sustainability, first ask yourself: 'Do I want to work for a pioneer or drive change within an established company that still needs to make fundamental improvements?' says Sara Arnold.


News & Analysis

Theresa May Fails to Grasp How Dire Brexit Will Be for Fashion

The British prime minister needs a reality check: An exit from the EU without a deal would be catastrophic for the UK economy, and would irrevocably harm the future of the British fashion industry.

News & Analysis

Theresa May Fails to Grasp How Dire Brexit Will Be for Fashion

The British prime minister needs a reality check: An exit from the EU without a deal would be catastrophic for the UK economy, and would irrevocably harm the future of the British fashion industry.


Sustainability

Social Goods | The Rise of Natural Beauty, Revolve's 'Fatphobia' Top

This week, the popularity of natural beauty is attributed to the rising fear of chemicals, while Revolve sold a sweatshirt with a controversial quote.

Sustainability

Social Goods | The Rise of Natural Beauty, Revolve's 'Fatphobia' Top

This week, the popularity of natural beauty is attributed to the rising fear of chemicals, while Revolve sold a sweatshirt with a controversial quote.


Fashion Week

Richard Quinn’s Royal Flush

Support from Queen Elizabeth II gave the fledgling British label a big boost. Richard Quinn talks numbers and next moves.

Fashion Week

Richard Quinn’s Royal Flush

Support from Queen Elizabeth II gave the fledgling British label a big boost. Richard Quinn talks numbers and next moves.


Technology

Apple’s 2018 Event: What Fashion Needs to Know

At its latest special event, Apple unveiled its largest-ever iPhone and a heart-tracking watch. BoF breaks down the key takeaways for the fashion industry.

Technology

Apple’s 2018 Event: What Fashion Needs to Know

At its latest special event, Apple unveiled its largest-ever iPhone and a heart-tracking watch. BoF breaks down the key takeaways for the fashion industry.


News & Analysis

London Fashion Week Goes Fur-Free

According to a survey by the BFC, no animal fur will feature on the London catwalks or in designer presentations this season.

News & Analysis

London Fashion Week Goes Fur-Free

According to a survey by the BFC, no animal fur will feature on the London catwalks or in designer presentations this season.


Sustainability

Social Goods | London Fashion Week Goes Fur-Free, Is Diverse Beauty Just a Trend?

This week, London Fashion Week is the first of the main global fashion events to ditch fur, while the beauty industry is only at the beginning of its road to diversity.

Sustainability

Social Goods | London Fashion Week Goes Fur-Free, Is Diverse Beauty Just a Trend?

This week, London Fashion Week is the first of the main global fashion events to ditch fur, while the beauty industry is only at the beginning of its road to diversity.


Luxury

Luxury Menswear Growth to Outpace Womenswear

Brands from Louis Vuitton to Balenciaga are courting male shoppers as the market becomes more competitive and lurches towards streetwear.

Luxury

Luxury Menswear Growth to Outpace Womenswear

Brands from Louis Vuitton to Balenciaga are courting male shoppers as the market becomes more competitive and lurches towards streetwear.


Fashion Week

A Silver Lining to London's Menswear Exodus

The absence of headline acts like Burberry, JW Anderson, Craig Green and Grace Wales Bonner has cast doubt on the future of London Fashion Week Men’s — but also made space for new talent to shine.

Fashion Week

A Silver Lining to London's Menswear Exodus

The absence of headline acts like Burberry, JW Anderson, Craig Green and Grace Wales Bonner has cast doubt on the future of London Fashion Week Men’s — but also made space for new talent to shine.