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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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Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Pinterest Appoints Former Marie Claire Editor in Chief as Its Head of Content, Valentino Reshuffles Its Executive Team

This week, Aya Kanai was named Pinterest’s new head of content and editorial partnerships, while Valentino general manager for the Middle East, Laurent Bergamo, was promoted to chief executive of the Americas region.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Pinterest Appoints Former Marie Claire Editor in Chief as Its Head of Content, Valentino Reshuffles Its Executive Team

This week, Aya Kanai was named Pinterest’s new head of content and editorial partnerships, while Valentino general manager for the Middle East, Laurent Bergamo, was promoted to chief executive of the Americas region.


Fashion Week

In London, Emerging Designers Face a Critical Season

Despite rising Covid-19 cases, smaller labels in the British capital are betting that in-person shows and appointments will help to deliver much-needed orders from wholesale buyers.

Fashion Week

In London, Emerging Designers Face a Critical Season

Despite rising Covid-19 cases, smaller labels in the British capital are betting that in-person shows and appointments will help to deliver much-needed orders from wholesale buyers.


Luxury

LVMH and Nicholas Kirkwood to Part Ways

The split is due to be completed by the end of the year, LVMH said in a statement.

Luxury

LVMH and Nicholas Kirkwood to Part Ways

The split is due to be completed by the end of the year, LVMH said in a statement.


Retail

Can Brand Accelerators Save Emerging Labels from the Pandemic?

The Covid-19 crisis has made going it alone even harder for high-potential young labels. Brand platforms offer cash and critical operational support.

Retail

Can Brand Accelerators Save Emerging Labels from the Pandemic?

The Covid-19 crisis has made going it alone even harder for high-potential young labels. Brand platforms offer cash and critical operational support.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | LVMH Appoints New Vice President of D&I, Jimmy Choo Names New CEO

This week, Corey Smith was named vice president of diversity and inclusion at LVMH Inc., while Jimmy Choo veteran Hannah Colman was appointed chief executive of the luxury fashion house.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | LVMH Appoints New Vice President of D&I, Jimmy Choo Names New CEO

This week, Corey Smith was named vice president of diversity and inclusion at LVMH Inc., while Jimmy Choo veteran Hannah Colman was appointed chief executive of the luxury fashion house.


Retail

Matchesfashion Doubles Down on Emerging Labels

The retailer, facing growing pains of its own, is launching a new 'Innovators Programme' to bolster the fledgling labels that help set it apart from competitors in a crowded luxury e-commerce market.

Retail

Matchesfashion Doubles Down on Emerging Labels

The retailer, facing growing pains of its own, is launching a new 'Innovators Programme' to bolster the fledgling labels that help set it apart from competitors in a crowded luxury e-commerce market.


Fashion Week

What Happened to Rethinking the Fashion System?

For brands big and small, there is real value in rethinking the industry’s traditional system of showing, delivering and discounting collections to better match today’s globalised, digital world. But meaningful change may take 12 to 24 months.

Fashion Week

What Happened to Rethinking the Fashion System?

For brands big and small, there is real value in rethinking the industry’s traditional system of showing, delivering and discounting collections to better match today’s globalised, digital world. But meaningful change may take 12 to 24 months.


Retail

How the Wholesale Crisis Could Benefit Independent Fashion Brands

Post-pandemic, a further shift away from wholesale by bigger labels could benefit emerging brands. But there will be a sting in the tail for some.

Retail

How the Wholesale Crisis Could Benefit Independent Fashion Brands

Post-pandemic, a further shift away from wholesale by bigger labels could benefit emerging brands. But there will be a sting in the tail for some.


Fashion Week

See You in September?

Major European luxury brands are placing bets on a September fashion month that is sure to be unlike any other, if it actually happens.

Fashion Week

See You in September?

Major European luxury brands are placing bets on a September fashion month that is sure to be unlike any other, if it actually happens.


Fashion Week

Who Will Win the Digital Fashion Week Battle?

Even after physical shows return, many in the industry expect the use of digital communication tools will permanently shift the schedule, cadence and strategy of runway shows. Which platforms will emerge dominant?

Fashion Week

Who Will Win the Digital Fashion Week Battle?

Even after physical shows return, many in the industry expect the use of digital communication tools will permanently shift the schedule, cadence and strategy of runway shows. Which platforms will emerge dominant?