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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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Luxury

The BFC and CFDA Join Forces in a Call for Industry Change

A statement released by the British and American trade groups appears to back many of the suggestions put forth by designers and executives to fix what they believe is a broken system.

Luxury

The BFC and CFDA Join Forces in a Call for Industry Change

A statement released by the British and American trade groups appears to back many of the suggestions put forth by designers and executives to fix what they believe is a broken system.


Luxury

Why Luxury Brands Are Raising Prices in a Pandemic

Top-tier brands like Chanel and Louis Vuitton are hiking prices in what looks like a bid to pad margins, cushion the impact of lower sales volumes and capitalise on the China rebound.

Luxury

Why Luxury Brands Are Raising Prices in a Pandemic

Top-tier brands like Chanel and Louis Vuitton are hiking prices in what looks like a bid to pad margins, cushion the impact of lower sales volumes and capitalise on the China rebound.


Entrepreneurship

British Fashion Council Aims to Raise £50 Million For Struggling Designers

As the BFC announces its first 37 Foundation Fashion Fund recipients, the organisation wants British government and larger industry players to step up to support their smaller counterparts amid the Covid-19 crisis.

Entrepreneurship

British Fashion Council Aims to Raise £50 Million For Struggling Designers

As the BFC announces its first 37 Foundation Fashion Fund recipients, the organisation wants British government and larger industry players to step up to support their smaller counterparts amid the Covid-19 crisis.


Retail

The Uncertain Future of the American Mall

This week, Neiman Marcus filed for bankruptcy, Nordstrom announced the permanent shuttering of 16 stores and Lord & Taylor said it would liquidate merchandise in all of its locations, raising questions about the future of the shopping malls they anchor.

Retail

The Uncertain Future of the American Mall

This week, Neiman Marcus filed for bankruptcy, Nordstrom announced the permanent shuttering of 16 stores and Lord & Taylor said it would liquidate merchandise in all of its locations, raising questions about the future of the shopping malls they anchor.


Luxury

LVMH Cancels 2020 Prize Final, Launches Fund for Previous Winners

The €300,000 award will be split equally between the eight finalists.

Luxury

LVMH Cancels 2020 Prize Final, Launches Fund for Previous Winners

The €300,000 award will be split equally between the eight finalists.


Retail

How Amazon Fashion Could Save a Generation of Designers

The deep-pocketed e-commerce giant could use its unrivalled platform to support young designers and connect a universe of independent labels with millions of digital consumers, swiftly establishing itself as one of the world’s top fashion destinations.

Retail

How Amazon Fashion Could Save a Generation of Designers

The deep-pocketed e-commerce giant could use its unrivalled platform to support young designers and connect a universe of independent labels with millions of digital consumers, swiftly establishing itself as one of the world’s top fashion destinations.


Entrepreneurship

A Quick Guide to Financial Support for Small Fashion Businesses

BoF breaks down the emergency loans, grants and other measures designed to support small businesses suffering from the impact of coronavirus in key fashion markets.

Entrepreneurship

A Quick Guide to Financial Support for Small Fashion Businesses

BoF breaks down the emergency loans, grants and other measures designed to support small businesses suffering from the impact of coronavirus in key fashion markets.


Luxury

London and Paris Men’s and Couture Fashion Weeks Cancelled, Milan Men’s Week Postponed

The Covid-19 epidemic is upending fashion weeks around the world.

Luxury

London and Paris Men’s and Couture Fashion Weeks Cancelled, Milan Men’s Week Postponed

The Covid-19 epidemic is upending fashion weeks around the world.


Fashion Week

We Need to Rethink Fashion Month Altogether

Uncontrollable forces made the fashion industry shift the way it operates this past month, offering a moment to contemplate some bold changes.

Fashion Week

We Need to Rethink Fashion Month Altogether

Uncontrollable forces made the fashion industry shift the way it operates this past month, offering a moment to contemplate some bold changes.


Luxury

Why Peter Pilotto Is Going on Hiatus

Design duo Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos want to rethink the traditional ready-to-wear business model, which has proven unsustainable for many independent fashion brands.

Luxury

Why Peter Pilotto Is Going on Hiatus

Design duo Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos want to rethink the traditional ready-to-wear business model, which has proven unsustainable for many independent fashion brands.