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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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News & Analysis

Triggering Article 50: What Brexit Means for Fashion

Today, Britain pulls the trigger on Article 50, formally initiating its exit from the European Union. What are the implications for fashion?

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Triggering Article 50: What Brexit Means for Fashion

Today, Britain pulls the trigger on Article 50, formally initiating its exit from the European Union. What are the implications for fashion?


News & Analysis

5 Lessons in Building a Fashion Business

Since its inception in 2011, the BFC's Fashion Trust has awarded nearly £1 million to 32 designers. Recipients of the grant tell BoF about the lessons they have learnt.

News & Analysis

5 Lessons in Building a Fashion Business

Since its inception in 2011, the BFC's Fashion Trust has awarded nearly £1 million to 32 designers. Recipients of the grant tell BoF about the lessons they have learnt.


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Natalie Massenet Joins Farfetch as Co-Chairman

Nearly a year and a half after her departure from Net-a-Porter, Natalie Massenet has confirmed she is joining fashion e-commerce platform Farfetch as co-chairman.

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Natalie Massenet Joins Farfetch as Co-Chairman

Nearly a year and a half after her departure from Net-a-Porter, Natalie Massenet has confirmed she is joining fashion e-commerce platform Farfetch as co-chairman.


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Milan Fights for Emerging Labels

Milan is revamping its fashion week line-up with a slew of young labels — many from Asia. But can it really rival London as a platform for emerging fashion talent?

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Milan Fights for Emerging Labels

Milan is revamping its fashion week line-up with a slew of young labels — many from Asia. But can it really rival London as a platform for emerging fashion talent?


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Fashion’s Political Gap

Without first ladies Michelle Obama and Samantha Cameron, the fashion industries in the US and UK are missing strong political advocates.

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Fashion’s Political Gap

Without first ladies Michelle Obama and Samantha Cameron, the fashion industries in the US and UK are missing strong political advocates.


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British Fashion Industry Steels Itself for Brexit

At the London womenswear shows, Brexit looms large over the British fashion industry.

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British Fashion Industry Steels Itself for Brexit

At the London womenswear shows, Brexit looms large over the British fashion industry.


Fashion Week

Let's Reimagine 'Fashion Month'

With more and more designers showing beyond the traditional womenswear weeks and experimenting with new presentation formats, what does the future hold for 'fashion month'?

Fashion Week

Let's Reimagine 'Fashion Month'

With more and more designers showing beyond the traditional womenswear weeks and experimenting with new presentation formats, what does the future hold for 'fashion month'?


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News Bites | IMG Signs Hijab-Wearing Model, Richard Nicoll Blue and More...

In today's News Bites, the hijab-wearing teen who has caught the eye of Carine Roitfeld and Jil Sander co-edits Germany's ZEITmagazin.

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News Bites | IMG Signs Hijab-Wearing Model, Richard Nicoll Blue and More...

In today's News Bites, the hijab-wearing teen who has caught the eye of Carine Roitfeld and Jil Sander co-edits Germany's ZEITmagazin.


Fashion Week

Rethinking and Rewiring Fashion Weeks

The heads of the world's four major fashion weeks discuss the way fashion brands create and communicate clothing around the shifting needs and expectations of today's consumer.  

Fashion Week

Rethinking and Rewiring Fashion Weeks

The heads of the world's four major fashion weeks discuss the way fashion brands create and communicate clothing around the shifting needs and expectations of today's consumer.  


News & Analysis

Fashion Must Defend Globalisation

Both Brexit and Trump are a clear and present danger to the highly globalised fashion industry.

News & Analysis

Fashion Must Defend Globalisation

Both Brexit and Trump are a clear and present danger to the highly globalised fashion industry.