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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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Global Markets

Middle Eastern Designers Break Boundaries

From Tel Aviv to Tehran, a new generation of designers from the Middle East is finding fame in the world's fashion capitals.

Global Markets

Middle Eastern Designers Break Boundaries

From Tel Aviv to Tehran, a new generation of designers from the Middle East is finding fame in the world's fashion capitals.


News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | BFC Unveils Global Fashion Awards, London’s Answer to the Met Ball

BoF can exclusively reveal that the British Fashion Council is transforming its annual fashion awards into a global event, positioned as ‘a mix of the Academy Awards and the Met Ball.’

News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | BFC Unveils Global Fashion Awards, London’s Answer to the Met Ball

BoF can exclusively reveal that the British Fashion Council is transforming its annual fashion awards into a global event, positioned as ‘a mix of the Academy Awards and the Met Ball.’


News & Analysis

What Does Burberry's New Strategy Mean for Men's Fashion Weeks?

As fashion brands large and small opt to combine their menswear and womenswear collections, is unifying men's and women's fashion weeks the next logical step?

News & Analysis

What Does Burberry's New Strategy Mean for Men's Fashion Weeks?

As fashion brands large and small opt to combine their menswear and womenswear collections, is unifying men's and women's fashion weeks the next logical step?


Fashion Week

Burberry Aligns Runway and Retail Calendar in Game-Changing Shift

In a radical rethink of the fashion calendar, Burberry will combine its men’s and women’s shows together in two annual runway events, with ‘seasonless’ collections available to buy immediately after the shows. In an exclusive, in-depth conversation, Christopher Bailey explains the logic behind this game-changing move.

Fashion Week

Burberry Aligns Runway and Retail Calendar in Game-Changing Shift

In a radical rethink of the fashion calendar, Burberry will combine its men’s and women’s shows together in two annual runway events, with ‘seasonless’ collections available to buy immediately after the shows. In an exclusive, in-depth conversation, Christopher Bailey explains the logic behind this game-changing move.


News & Analysis

Part 3: What the Future Holds

What does the future hold for Yoox Net-a-Porter? Will the merger succeed? And now that Massenet has exited the business, what will she do next?

News & Analysis

Part 3: What the Future Holds

What does the future hold for Yoox Net-a-Porter? Will the merger succeed? And now that Massenet has exited the business, what will she do next?


Retail

Op-Ed | How Retailers Squeeze Young Designers

By demanding unfavourable “payment terms” from fashion labels, retailers push risk further down the supply chain, with serious implications for the health of emerging fashion brands.

Retail

Op-Ed | How Retailers Squeeze Young Designers

By demanding unfavourable “payment terms” from fashion labels, retailers push risk further down the supply chain, with serious implications for the health of emerging fashion brands.


Financial Markets

With New CEO, Mary Katrantzou Seeks ‘True Global Scale’

With a business that has grown beyond her signature digital prints and now generates more than $15 million per year, Mary Katrantzou is ready to scale up and exclusively reveals to BoF her future plans and first CEO.

Financial Markets

With New CEO, Mary Katrantzou Seeks ‘True Global Scale’

With a business that has grown beyond her signature digital prints and now generates more than $15 million per year, Mary Katrantzou is ready to scale up and exclusively reveals to BoF her future plans and first CEO.


Workplace & Talent

Role Call | Rosanna Falconer, Business Director

Rosanna Falconer, business director at Matthew Williamson, says having "a group of like-minded peers is crucial. It stimulates your mind and expands your vision."

Workplace & Talent

Role Call | Rosanna Falconer, Business Director

Rosanna Falconer, business director at Matthew Williamson, says having "a group of like-minded peers is crucial. It stimulates your mind and expands your vision."


News & Analysis

Jonathan Saunders to Shutter

London fashion label Jonathan Saunders will cease operations, following the designer’s decision to step down as creative director for ‘personal reasons.’

News & Analysis

Jonathan Saunders to Shutter

London fashion label Jonathan Saunders will cease operations, following the designer’s decision to step down as creative director for ‘personal reasons.’


News & Analysis

BFAs Celebrate Fashion, But Not Business

The British Fashion Awards have become the de facto celebration of our global fashion industry, but they should acknowledge businesspeople as well as creatives.

News & Analysis

BFAs Celebrate Fashion, But Not Business

The British Fashion Awards have become the de facto celebration of our global fashion industry, but they should acknowledge businesspeople as well as creatives.