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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

A Rare Look Inside Tokyo's Bunka Fashion College

Japan’s Bunka Fashion College has produced some of the world’s most celebrated avant-garde designers, from Yohji Yamamoto to Junya Watanabe. BoF uncovers the school’s unique approach to fashion education.

News & Analysis

A Rare Look Inside Tokyo's Bunka Fashion College

Japan’s Bunka Fashion College has produced some of the world’s most celebrated avant-garde designers, from Yohji Yamamoto to Junya Watanabe. BoF uncovers the school’s unique approach to fashion education.


Fashion Week

London Designers Blend Creativity with Commerce at Fashion Week

London Fashion Week has sharpened its business focus over the past few years to usher in a new generation of fashion designers who blend creativity with a healthy dose of commerce.

Fashion Week

London Designers Blend Creativity with Commerce at Fashion Week

London Fashion Week has sharpened its business focus over the past few years to usher in a new generation of fashion designers who blend creativity with a healthy dose of commerce.


News & Analysis

The Women in Christopher Kane’s Inner Circle

Colin McDowell talks to Christopher Kane about going global and the women who helped him get there.

News & Analysis

The Women in Christopher Kane’s Inner Circle

Colin McDowell talks to Christopher Kane about going global and the women who helped him get there.


Luxury

BoF Exclusive | Hussein Chalayan Commits to Vionnet

BoF can exclusively reveal that Vionnet has appointed Hussein Chalayan as a member of the creative team for ready-to-wear, in time for its Paris store opening.

Luxury

BoF Exclusive | Hussein Chalayan Commits to Vionnet

BoF can exclusively reveal that Vionnet has appointed Hussein Chalayan as a member of the creative team for ready-to-wear, in time for its Paris store opening.


Fashion Week

New Guidelines on Models' Rights Aim to Fix Industry Wrongs

In recent years, a cluster of new laws, industry codes and educational initiatives have taken aim at problems around model health, pay and working conditions. But are they making a difference?

Fashion Week

New Guidelines on Models' Rights Aim to Fix Industry Wrongs

In recent years, a cluster of new laws, industry codes and educational initiatives have taken aim at problems around model health, pay and working conditions. But are they making a difference?


News & Analysis

Kim Jones' Vuitton Journey

Kim Jones reflects on turning Louis Vuitton into a credible global menswear player and reveals why today’s collection represents a new chapter in his tenure at the brand.

News & Analysis

Kim Jones' Vuitton Journey

Kim Jones reflects on turning Louis Vuitton into a credible global menswear player and reveals why today’s collection represents a new chapter in his tenure at the brand.


Global Markets

South Korea, Climbing the Ranks of Asia's 'A League'

What South Korea’s fashion market lacks in scale, it makes up for in influence, thanks to the continuing cool factor of both Korean brands and ‘Brand Korea.’

Global Markets

South Korea, Climbing the Ranks of Asia's 'A League'

What South Korea’s fashion market lacks in scale, it makes up for in influence, thanks to the continuing cool factor of both Korean brands and ‘Brand Korea.’


News & Analysis

Woolmark Prize Announces Global Nominees

BoF announces the full list of global nominees for the 2015/16 International Woolmark Prize.

News & Analysis

Woolmark Prize Announces Global Nominees

BoF announces the full list of global nominees for the 2015/16 International Woolmark Prize.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Bolster Craft with Better Labelling and Young Blood

To put craft back on the map, the industry needs to recruit more young people and set up more clear ‘Made in’ labelling systems, says Professor Christopher Moore, director of the British School of Fashion.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Bolster Craft with Better Labelling and Young Blood

To put craft back on the map, the industry needs to recruit more young people and set up more clear ‘Made in’ labelling systems, says Professor Christopher Moore, director of the British School of Fashion.


News & Analysis

Sid Neigum’s Mathematical Approach

This month, our Spotlight shines on Canadian designer Sid Neigum, whose preoccupation with mathematics has spawned collections that are anything but formulaic.

News & Analysis

Sid Neigum’s Mathematical Approach

This month, our Spotlight shines on Canadian designer Sid Neigum, whose preoccupation with mathematics has spawned collections that are anything but formulaic.