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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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Technology

Virtual Fashion Is Big News. Can It Be Big Business?

From the Fashion Awards to Nike, the industry is trying more and more to talk to consumers in cyberspace.

Technology

Virtual Fashion Is Big News. Can It Be Big Business?

From the Fashion Awards to Nike, the industry is trying more and more to talk to consumers in cyberspace.


Global Markets

The Real Reason Luxury Brands Are Investing in the Dubai Expo

Chanel, Cartier and Armani are focused on Dubai as the world expo gets underway but more comprehensive localisation strategies are needed across the Gulf for brands to fully benefit from the post-pandemic repatriation of luxury spend.

Global Markets

The Real Reason Luxury Brands Are Investing in the Dubai Expo

Chanel, Cartier and Armani are focused on Dubai as the world expo gets underway but more comprehensive localisation strategies are needed across the Gulf for brands to fully benefit from the post-pandemic repatriation of luxury spend.


Fashion Week

In London, Space for the Next Generation

Nensi Dojaka, Supriya Lele and Harris Reed were among the upstarts that popped during London Fashion Week, but it was more experienced hands like Simone Rocha who truly triumphed.

Fashion Week

In London, Space for the Next Generation

Nensi Dojaka, Supriya Lele and Harris Reed were among the upstarts that popped during London Fashion Week, but it was more experienced hands like Simone Rocha who truly triumphed.


Fashion Week

BFC Plans for Return to Physical Shows

The British Fashion Council has announced dates for London Fashion Week in June and September, with the fall set to mark a “cultural reopening.”

Fashion Week

BFC Plans for Return to Physical Shows

The British Fashion Council has announced dates for London Fashion Week in June and September, with the fall set to mark a “cultural reopening.”


Retail

London Designers Face ‘Most Challenging’ Season Yet

As London Fashion Week kicks off, the UK’s chaotic exit from the European Union and painful policy shifts on retail are adding to the challenges created by the pandemic.

Retail

London Designers Face ‘Most Challenging’ Season Yet

As London Fashion Week kicks off, the UK’s chaotic exit from the European Union and painful policy shifts on retail are adding to the challenges created by the pandemic.


Fashion Week

The Economic Fallout of Online Fashion Week

The global fashion capitals are missing out on more than $600 million as runway shows go digital, hotels sit empty and nightclubs, restaurants and stores remain shut for the second season in a row.

Fashion Week

The Economic Fallout of Online Fashion Week

The global fashion capitals are missing out on more than $600 million as runway shows go digital, hotels sit empty and nightclubs, restaurants and stores remain shut for the second season in a row.


News & Analysis

Join Virgil Abloh, Samira Nasr, Jonathan Anderson and Remo Ruffini at VOICES 2020

BoF’s annual gathering for big thinkers will take place from Dec 1-3, 2020 via a live global broadcast. Register today.

News & Analysis

Join Virgil Abloh, Samira Nasr, Jonathan Anderson and Remo Ruffini at VOICES 2020

BoF’s annual gathering for big thinkers will take place from Dec 1-3, 2020 via a live global broadcast. Register today.


News & Analysis

The US Election: What’s at Stake for Fashion?

The outcome of a highly contentious presidential race in a deeply polarised superpower has significant implications for the global fashion industry.

News & Analysis

The US Election: What’s at Stake for Fashion?

The outcome of a highly contentious presidential race in a deeply polarised superpower has significant implications for the global fashion industry.


Sustainability

How Can Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Adopt Responsible Logistics Strategies?

Sharing DHL’s global insight on responsible logistics strategies, as well as the experience of entrepreneur and designer Emily Bode, BoF identifies how smaller businesses can reimagine logistics to do good and mitigate harm.

Sustainability

How Can Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Adopt Responsible Logistics Strategies?

Sharing DHL’s global insight on responsible logistics strategies, as well as the experience of entrepreneur and designer Emily Bode, BoF identifies how smaller businesses can reimagine logistics to do good and mitigate harm.


Retail

Can Amazon Crack the Luxury Market This Time?

The American e-commerce giant has been trying to lure luxury fashion brands to its platform for years. Now, it’s new, mobile-only ‘Luxury Stores’ launch aims to adapt the successful template set out by Alibaba’s Tmall for its customers.

Retail

Can Amazon Crack the Luxury Market This Time?

The American e-commerce giant has been trying to lure luxury fashion brands to its platform for years. Now, it’s new, mobile-only ‘Luxury Stores’ launch aims to adapt the successful template set out by Alibaba’s Tmall for its customers.