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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

Thebe Magugu First LVMH Prize Recipient From Africa

South African designer Thebe Magugu has been awarded the LVMH Prize, and will receive €300,000 and a year-long mentorship.

News & Analysis

Thebe Magugu First LVMH Prize Recipient From Africa

South African designer Thebe Magugu has been awarded the LVMH Prize, and will receive €300,000 and a year-long mentorship.


Fashion Week

Glitz, Glamour & Garbage: Why Fashion Week Needs to Clean Up Its Act

With scrutiny on fashion’s environmental impact mounting, the excess of major fashion weeks is increasingly at odds with the public commitments of major brands to operate more sustainably.

Fashion Week

Glitz, Glamour & Garbage: Why Fashion Week Needs to Clean Up Its Act

With scrutiny on fashion’s environmental impact mounting, the excess of major fashion weeks is increasingly at odds with the public commitments of major brands to operate more sustainably.


News & Analysis

No-Deal Brexit May Cost the British Fashion Industry $1 Billion

As fashion relies on export revenues, a global supply chain and an international talent pool, a no-deal Brexit would hamstring the UK industry, said The British Fashion Council.

News & Analysis

No-Deal Brexit May Cost the British Fashion Industry $1 Billion

As fashion relies on export revenues, a global supply chain and an international talent pool, a no-deal Brexit would hamstring the UK industry, said The British Fashion Council.


Luxury

Losing Hong Kong: A Catastrophe for Luxury Retail

Violent clashes between pro-democracy protesters and China’s government spell long-lasting damage to the local retail sector, leaving Richemont, LVMH, Kering and others exposed. What options do brands have? BoF does the analysis.

Luxury

Losing Hong Kong: A Catastrophe for Luxury Retail

Violent clashes between pro-democracy protesters and China’s government spell long-lasting damage to the local retail sector, leaving Richemont, LVMH, Kering and others exposed. What options do brands have? BoF does the analysis.


News & Analysis

Looking for a Fashion Mentor? Here's Where to Begin

Today’s fashion aspirants must create a lasting career trajectory amid a rapidly changing industry landscape. Finding a mentor early can help.

News & Analysis

Looking for a Fashion Mentor? Here's Where to Begin

Today’s fashion aspirants must create a lasting career trajectory amid a rapidly changing industry landscape. Finding a mentor early can help.


Luxury

In StockX’s Crystal Ball: The Future of the Sneaker Market

This week, StockX became the world’s first billion-dollar sneaker reseller. BoF looks into the crystal ball of the company’s transactions data to unearth five trends on the direction of the fast-growing market for sneakers.

Luxury

In StockX’s Crystal Ball: The Future of the Sneaker Market

This week, StockX became the world’s first billion-dollar sneaker reseller. BoF looks into the crystal ball of the company’s transactions data to unearth five trends on the direction of the fast-growing market for sneakers.


News & Analysis

Naomi Campbell to Receive BFC’s Fashion Icon Award

The British supermodel is being recognised for her contribution to the fashion industry, including her efforts to increase diversity.

News & Analysis

Naomi Campbell to Receive BFC’s Fashion Icon Award

The British supermodel is being recognised for her contribution to the fashion industry, including her efforts to increase diversity.


News & Analysis

Charles Jeffrey Gets Down to Business

Ahead of his show this Saturday at London’s Fashion Week Men’s, the designer talks exclusively to Tim Blanks about the next chapter of his Loverboy label.

News & Analysis

Charles Jeffrey Gets Down to Business

Ahead of his show this Saturday at London’s Fashion Week Men’s, the designer talks exclusively to Tim Blanks about the next chapter of his Loverboy label.


Fashion Week

Superimpose Wants to Make London Fashion Week Great Again

The British Fashion Council has tapped the London-based creative agency as the event’s new creative and strategic partner.

Fashion Week

Superimpose Wants to Make London Fashion Week Great Again

The British Fashion Council has tapped the London-based creative agency as the event’s new creative and strategic partner.


Fashion Week

How Designers Will Be Affected By a Shortened New York Fashion Week

Tom Ford’s first act as CFDA chairman addresses longstanding calls for a shorter fashion week. The goal is to attract more international buyers and editors, and reverse an exodus of prominent designers.

Fashion Week

How Designers Will Be Affected By a Shortened New York Fashion Week

Tom Ford’s first act as CFDA chairman addresses longstanding calls for a shorter fashion week. The goal is to attract more international buyers and editors, and reverse an exodus of prominent designers.