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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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China

Why 5,000-Year-Old Fashion Is Making a Comeback

Handicrafts from China’s 56 ethnic minority groups have long been ignored and some are on the verge of extinction.  Now their fashion techniques are being sought for inspiration and collaboration by brands as diverse as Marni and Uniqlo.

China

Why 5,000-Year-Old Fashion Is Making a Comeback

Handicrafts from China’s 56 ethnic minority groups have long been ignored and some are on the verge of extinction.  Now their fashion techniques are being sought for inspiration and collaboration by brands as diverse as Marni and Uniqlo.


News & Analysis

How Sustainability Became Fashion’s New Battleground

The industry has long treated climate initiatives as a secondary concern, but as scrutiny from consumers and regulators heats up, finding a way to strike the delicate balance between environmental impact and growth is becoming a business imperative.

News & Analysis

How Sustainability Became Fashion’s New Battleground

The industry has long treated climate initiatives as a secondary concern, but as scrutiny from consumers and regulators heats up, finding a way to strike the delicate balance between environmental impact and growth is becoming a business imperative.


China

At Caroline Hu, A Decadent Scene of Love and Decay

The BoF China Prize winner expanded her vocabulary beyond signature smocked textiles into extravagant gowns and wearable separates for a collection that will soon be ready for retail.

China

At Caroline Hu, A Decadent Scene of Love and Decay

The BoF China Prize winner expanded her vocabulary beyond signature smocked textiles into extravagant gowns and wearable separates for a collection that will soon be ready for retail.


News & Analysis

British Fashion Exploits, Celebrates and Fetishises the Working Class

From hero worship and ‘class appropriation’ to subtle snobbery and downright discrimination, British fashion has an odd relationship with social class.

News & Analysis

British Fashion Exploits, Celebrates and Fetishises the Working Class

From hero worship and ‘class appropriation’ to subtle snobbery and downright discrimination, British fashion has an odd relationship with social class.


Fashion Week

In London, Fashion Takes a Break from Brexit

Leaving the European Union could have a disastrous effect. But even with the Halloween deadline for a deal looming large, the subject is decidedly out of fashion.

Fashion Week

In London, Fashion Takes a Break from Brexit

Leaving the European Union could have a disastrous effect. But even with the Halloween deadline for a deal looming large, the subject is decidedly out of fashion.


Fashion Week

In London, Is Extinction Rebellion Out-Marketing Fashion?

The activist group’s calls to ‘cancel’ London Fashion Week have failed, but its demands that the industry clean up its act have made headlines.

Fashion Week

In London, Is Extinction Rebellion Out-Marketing Fashion?

The activist group’s calls to ‘cancel’ London Fashion Week have failed, but its demands that the industry clean up its act have made headlines.


Fashion Week

London Fashion Week Opens Its Doors With Public Catwalk Shows

For tickets priced from £135 ($169), audiences can watch models walk the catwalk in outfits by designers Alexa Chung, Henry Holland and self-portrait.

Fashion Week

London Fashion Week Opens Its Doors With Public Catwalk Shows

For tickets priced from £135 ($169), audiences can watch models walk the catwalk in outfits by designers Alexa Chung, Henry Holland and self-portrait.


News & Analysis

LFW Cheat Sheet: Designers to Know This Season

This season’s emerging talents will confront ugly truths, defy norms and embrace contradictions. Here’s who to look out for.

News & Analysis

LFW Cheat Sheet: Designers to Know This Season

This season’s emerging talents will confront ugly truths, defy norms and embrace contradictions. Here’s who to look out for.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | We Need to Talk About Brexit

This could be the UK’s last London Fashion Week as part of the European Union, with serious consequences for the industry at home and abroad, writes British Fashion Council Chief Executive Caroline Rush.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | We Need to Talk About Brexit

This could be the UK’s last London Fashion Week as part of the European Union, with serious consequences for the industry at home and abroad, writes British Fashion Council Chief Executive Caroline Rush.


Fashion Week

Fashion Week’s Latest Experiment: Charging for Admission

Historically, exclusivity has been baked into all aspects of fashion week. But this season New York- and London-based designers are opening their shows up to the general public — for a price.

Fashion Week

Fashion Week’s Latest Experiment: Charging for Admission

Historically, exclusivity has been baked into all aspects of fashion week. But this season New York- and London-based designers are opening their shows up to the general public — for a price.